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Nov. 28, 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.

Webinars to introduce you and your employees to Express Scripts

Join ERS and Express Scripts to learn about the new third-party administrator of the HealthSelect^SM Prescription Drug Program and your coverage beginning Jan. 1.

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)

Know your responsibility, as an employer, to communicate about CHIPRA.

Don't forget. Two-factor authentication coming soon to ERS OnLine

For added security, ERS OnLine will require an extra step to sign in to your work account.

Discount Purchase Program

administered by BENEPLACE

As the holiday season arrives, take advantage of great discounts this November including:

• Exclusive employee savings on Apple products and accessories with preferred pricing
• 40% on admission when you purchase theme park tickets nationwide
• 55% on the first box plus free shipping and 15% on every box after (for 51 weeks) with HelloFresh

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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Submit news and story ideas to story_ideas@ers.texas.gov.

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.