News About Your Benefits for November 2020

Employees Retirement System of Texas sent this bulletin at 11/04/2020 07:00 PM CST

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November 4, 2020
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Answers to your questions about the TexFlexSM flexible spending account program

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) thanks you for tuning in to the benefits webinars we conducted this year. Read on for answers to some of the most common questions we answered during the TexFlexSM flexible spending account (FSA) program webinar.

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Retirement readiness: tune in to ERS' webinars for guidance from a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor

Tune in to an Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) November webinar about the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program and hear a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor’s outlook on how to reach your financial goals. Find out how to register for one (or both) of the webinars.
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HealthSelect participants: preventive care is important—even during a pandemic

If you are a HealthSelectSM participant and have an in-person preventive checkup or screening scheduled, learn some precautions you can take to help make your in-person visit safer and prevent possible exposure to COVID-19. 
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Prior authorization for prescription drugs

Does your medication need a prior authorization (PA)? The PA review process helps determine if the HealthSelectSM Prescription Drug Program covers the medication. Learn more about the PA process.
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Proposed changes to ERS rules to be presented at December 8-9 Board meeting

The ERS Board of Trustees will consider proposed amendments at their December meeting. Find out more about the proposed amendments.
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HealthSelectSM plan participants: waive the Fitness Program enrollment fee in November

Staying active is more important than ever. With enhancements to the Well onTarget® Fitness Program, and an opportunity to join with no enrollment fee, now may be the perfect time to jump back into fitness! If you are a HealthSelectSM plan participant, you have until November 30 to join with no enrollment fee. Find out how to join.

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.

Texa$aver Information Sessions

November 16, 10-11 a.m.

November 18, 1-2 p.m.

Fall Enrollment Webinars

Visit the Fall Enrollment Events page to see the webinar schedule.

Wellness Events

Visit the Wellness Calendar.

November holiday closures

ERS will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

ERS will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Discount Purchase Program

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Deals to be thankful for

Whether you’re doing more working, learning, cooking or cleaning at home these days, the Discount Purchase Program has deals to make it all a little easier. Here are a few featured savings for November:

  • Save 15% on Acer laptops, desktops, monitors and accessories.
  • Hone your professional skills or explore a new interest through video courses from Udemy.
  • Get $90 off your first four boxes of recipes and ingredients from HelloFresh meal kit service.
  • Save up to 40% on marked down shoes, apparel and more from Nike.
  • Save 15% on select cleaning robot products from iRobot.

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