News About Your Benefits for April 2020

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April 1, 2020

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COVID-19 and your health plan

COVID-19

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) continues to work with its health plan administrators to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19. Read the ERS message about COVID-19 and your Texas Employees Group Benefits Program health plan.

Headlines for the Month

Keeping a healthy lifestyle while working from home

If you recently became a “work-from-home” employee, you may be getting less exercise, reaching for unhealthy snacks and feeling a little extra stress. See how you can get used to this new work life and still live a healthy lifestyle.

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Find the best prices for your medications: HealthSelectSM Prescription Drug Program drug pricing tool

HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program participants: find out what your medications will cost before reaching for your wallet. Check out the OptumRx drug pricing tool.

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Coming soon: lower monthly fees, new investment option in Texa$aver

On May 1, it will cost you less–15% less–to save for your future! And, you’ll have one new investment option to consider in the Texa$aver program lineup. You do not need to take any action. See details about these changes.

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State of Texas Vision offers new options for using benefits online

Glasses.com and 1-800 Contacts join provider network

State of Texas Vision participants: you can now order glasses or contacts online and apply your vision insurance in one convenient step. Learn more about the new network providers in your vision plan.

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Changing the way you see stress

We hear a lot about stress these days, and how it is linked to chronic disease. There is definitely a link between stress and health–but our minds are powerful. Some researchers suggest that how we perceive stress can make all the difference. Learn ways to change your mindset about stress.

Events Calendar


Some of these events may be full. You can put your name on a waiting list on the Events Calendar page or sign up for another session.

Please note: In rare cases, ERS has to cancel or change events due to issues beyond our control. When possible, we will provide notice of cancellations or changes on the ERS website. We encourage you to check our Events webpage the morning of the event for any updates.


Wellness events

Visit the Wellness Calendar

Webinars:

April 7 – Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service Employees

10-11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more.

April 15 – Ready, Set, Retire! for Higher Education Institutions

10-11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more.

April 15 – Financial Fitness for your Future

12-1 p.m. CT
Learn more.

April 22 – Ready, Set, Retire! for Group 1 Certified Peace Officers and Custodial Officers

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Learn more.

Discount Purchase Program

administered by BENEPLACE

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Please note: The availability of some Discount Purchase Program offers, particularly those for travel and entertainment, may be impacted by restrictions and developments related to the COVID-19 challenge. Find information about some postponed events and closures on the TicketsatWork FAQs webpage.

For questions about a specific service or transaction, contact the vendor or provider. Contact customer service for Beneplace, administrator of the Discount Purchase Program, at (800) 683-2886.

Stay healthy this spring

Your health and wellness are top priorities this month. If you’re staying indoors more than you would prefer, the Discount Purchase Program can help with offers for meal kits and other products that can delivered to your doorstep.

  • Home Chef delivers healthy, easy-to-follow meal prep kits. Save 50% on your first order.
  • Chef-curated meal kits from HelloFresh offer something for every palate. Get $90 off a meal plan plus free shipping.
  • Save on paleo, vegetarian and other healthy meal options from Sun Basket.
  • Use Shipt or Instacart for deliveries from your local supermarket (subject to availability). Check out offers for free delivery.
  • Give your immune system a boost: Save 15% sitewide at Vitamin World.
  • Running low on supplies? Save 55% on a Sam’s Club membership.

Find these and other offers on the Discount Purchase Program website.