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Oct. 17, 2023

News and tips for benefits coordinators and HR professionals

UPDATE-express is an ERS publication that provides the latest benefits and processing information to Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) employers.

Sign in to the Benefits Coordinators Community Group (BCCG) portal to read the articles below in full.

Plan Year 2024 New Employee Benefits Guide available in Spanish

If an employee asks for the New Employee Benefits Guide (NEBG) in Spanish, you can download the PDF from the BCCG.

Processing RTW, LTW Actions

Enter Return to Work (RTW) retiree and Leave Return to Work (LTW) Actions each month to ensure timely reconciliation of important benefits.

New and updated BCCG resources

The Fall Enrollment processing schedule and recruitment brochures are now in the BCCG.

Breast cancer awareness and detection

The HealthSelect^SM plans offer resources and education for the disease, which one in eight American women will develop.

Discount Purchase Program

administered by BENEPLACE

As autumn arrives, harvest great discounts this October with the Discount Purchase Program:

• Save on tickets to sporting events nationwide with Preferred Access
• 4 days of magic and thrills at Walt Disney World theme parks for just $95 per day, plus tax
• $50 off your first meal box, plus 10% off future boxes, with Daily Harvest

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

Upcoming Events

Full Events calendar

Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.

ERS Walk & Talk podcast

Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness and life.

Wellness Events

Visit the Wellness calendar.

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Have questions about your coverage or a claim? Find plan administrator contact information in the Program Directory. For other questions or issues, please use the Contact ERS form.