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Winter 2020 • Volume 23 • Number 4
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Your tax time checklist
Reminders to help you prepare
Tax time is around the corner. It's always good to be prepared. Read this brief overview about the annuity and health insurance information you may need to complete your tax return. See reminders and key dates.
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Headlines from the quarter
Message from the Executive Director
The 87th Texas Legislature convenes next month. While many things may be different about this session, one thing will be the same: ERS' commitment to making sure lawmakers remain well-informed about the benefits ERS administers and the value they provide to State of Texas retirees. Read about the priorities ERS will discuss with lawmakers.
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Explore how HealthSelect MA PPO “Extra Benefits” can help you save money, be healthy
HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage participants: If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to take a look at the Extra Benefits offered through UnitedHealthcare®, the plan insurer starting January 1. You can also learn more during online webinars and phone-in sessions offered December 8-10. Read more about Extra Benefits and upcoming information sessions.
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Stay safe, shop online and save with the Discount Purchase Program
This year, shopping online may be more of a necessity than a choice. Before you start adding items to your virtual shopping cart, make sure you check out the Discount Purchase Program. Learn how to sign up for savings.
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ERS CIO Tull to retire
ERS Chief Investment Officer Tom Tull has played an important role in helping the agency develop and expand a balanced investment program for the ERS Retirement Trust Fund. Read about some of Tull's achievements.
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2021 annuity payments: Why the amount you earn can change with the new year
Did you make changes to your health benefits elections this year? Even if you didn't, revisions to federal tax withholding tables can mean a change in your monthly annuity check. Learn when you can expect to see any change.
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Caring for your mental health
Mental and physical health go hand in hand. The Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council's redesigned Mental Health Texas website is an easy-to-navigate resource about state-funded services available to Texans. See where you can find information and help when you need it.
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Reminders
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COVID-19 updates
View the ERS COVID-19 Updates webpage for updates on ERS operations and benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Upcoming annuity payment dates
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Events
ERS offers learning opportunities you can enjoy online from the safety and comfort of your home. Join us for a Medicare Preparation webinar or learn how to incorporate healthy habits in a wellness webinar. For details about these and other upcoming events, visit the ERS Event Calendars.
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Medicare Prep
Learn how Medicare works with your state health insurance.
View the Event Calendars for a full schedule of Medicare Preparation webinars.
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Holiday closings
ERS will be closed
- December 23-25 for Christmas,
- January 1 for New Years Day and
- January 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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YOUR ERS CONNECTION
Executive Director
Porter Wilson
Board of Trustees
I. Craig Hester, Chair; Catherine Melvin, Vice Chair; Brian Barth;
Ilesa Daniels; James Kee, Ph.D.
Editorial and Subscription Information
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Benefits Communications Division
www.ers.texas.gov
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