Staying in your health plan's network will save you money

It pays to stay in-network. Help protect yourself from surprise health care bills with these steps.

Headlines for the Month

Do your part to stay healthy––get your flu shot this month Getting a flu shot may not be he top task on your fall to-do list, but it’s an important one. With so much focus on our health these days, it’s never too early to plan for your flu shot. Find out how to get a flu shot at no cost.

ERS CIO Tom Tull announces plans to retire next year Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Chief Investment Officer Tom Tull has announced plans to retire next summer after nearly 21 years with the system. Read about his career.

ERS adopts rules at its August Board meeting On August 19, the ERS Board of Trustees adopted rule amendments and new rules. Read the adopted rules.

GBP participant defeated Stage 3 breast cancer: “It’s been a long road, and I want to celebrate”

Amanda Grantham, of the General Land Office, never expected a Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 37. She powered through 16 months of treatment–and credits her Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan with helping her through it. Read her story.

Five easy challenges to get HealthSelect participants moving

Only about 23% of Texans get the recommended amount of physical activity each week, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)––despite knowing how good it is for us. Need to jump-start your fitness goals? Check out these five easy challenges designed to get you moving.

Events Calendar

Some of these webinars 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.