Your State of Texas Retirement benefit and the ERS Retirement Trust Fund

Part II: Actions that could improve the financial health of the Trust Fund The ERS Retirement Trust Fund is facing serious long-term financial issues. Learn some of the steps the Texas Legislature could take to get the Fund back on the path to fiscal health.

Headlines for the Month

Texa$aver Thursday: register for ERS' March 18 retirement readiness webinar It is never too early or too late to start building your personal savings toward a comfortable retirement. For answers to your money questions and guidance on how the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program can help you build wealth and work with your pension to get you retirement ready, register for ERS’ March 18 Texa$aver Thursday webinar.

Put your best nominee forward for the ERS Board of Trustees The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) will accept nominations through March 31 at 5 p.m. CT to fill one of three elected positions on the ERS Board. Learn more about the nominations process and the upcoming election.

ERS health plans' virtual visits and telemedicine Sometimes you just don’t want to leave the house if you have a non-emergency illness, such as a bladder infection or common cold. Many Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plans offer virtual visits and telemedicine for convenient care, often at a lower cost than office visits. Read about your GBP health plan's virtual health care options.

Personal health support available for HealthSelectSM participants Whether you have questions about an upcoming surgery, need follow-up support after a recent procedure or are managing a condition, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas clinician is available to help you and your family. Learn about the care management program available to HealthSelectSM participants.

March is National Nutrition Month: take steps to improve your eating habits

When it comes to proper nutrition, every bite counts. National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making the right food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Take the opportunity this March to get on track with your diet.

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.