News About Your Benefits for February 2022

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February 2, 2022

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The HealthSelect Nurseline is your 24/7 option for health advice

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Guidance when you need it most

As a HealthSelectSM plan participant, you can talk to a registered nurse by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read how the 24/7 Nurseline can help you decide what to do or where to go for care if you or your covered dependents aren't feeling well.

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Saving money on health care can be so rewarding

Save money on health care! Those enrolled in a HealthSelect of Texas® medical plan, including Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM, can compare costs for certain services and procedures at in-network facilities through the HealthSelectShoppERSSM program. Learn how choosing a high-quality but lower-cost option for your care can help you earn TexFlexSM flexible spending account incentives.

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Texa$aver Thursday webinar Feb. 17: retire in style

You must have a plan to save up enough money for a comfortable retirement. Not sure where to start? Tune in to ERS' Texa$averSM Thursday webinar Feb. 17—and let a Texa$aver financial advisor show you how easy it can be to get on track. Find out how to register for the webinar.

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Join the Fitness Program for your heart

If you're looking for ways to improve your heart health—and maybe shed a few pounds as you do—sign up for the Fitness Program in February. You'll be on your way to a healthier you while also saving money. This month, you can enroll for free! Learn how to enroll.

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Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition plan

Feb. 28 enrollment deadline

Want to lock in tuition prices for future undergrads in your family, and save money on taxes? Learn about the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF), including how to open an account, in an article from the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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At the "heart" of her return to work: affordable health insurance

Stacey Brown's heart health was among the reasons Brown decided to join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in March 2019.

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Get Fit Challenge

The 2022 Get Fit Texas Challenge is underway As the administrator of Texas Employees Group Benefits Program health plans, ERS encourages everyone to participate.

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.

Event information may change. Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.


Ready, Set, Retire! for Higher Education Institution employees

February 8, 2-3:30 p.m. CT

Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service employees – Groups 1, 2 and 3

February 9, 10-11:30 a.m. CT

Benefit Highlights: Delta Dental

February 15, 10-11 a.m. CT

February 15, 2-3 p.m. CT

Benefits Highlights: Texa$aver

February 17, 10-11 a.m. CT

Ready, Set, Retire! for  Higher Education  Institution employees

February 22, 10-11:30 a.m. CT

Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service employees – Groups 1, 2 and 3

February 23, 2-3:30 a.m. CT

Wellness Events

Visit the Wellness Calendar.

February holiday closure

ERS will be closed February 21 in observation of Presidents' Day.

ERS is Hiring!

ERS is hiring great employees for a variety of positions. If you know someone seeking fulfilling work in a respectful and collaborative environment, with excellent benefits, please refer them to the Careers page of the ERS website.


Discount Purchase Program

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Savings to love

February’s featured deals from the Discount Purchase Program are sure to make your heart happy.

  • Find gifts to make your sweetheart swoon. Save on chocolates, gourmet gift baskets, flowers and more.
  • Save 50% on your first meal kit box (including shipping) from Hello Fresh, plus 15% off subsequent boxes, up to 51 boxes.
  • Check out savings on tax filing software and tax prep services.

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