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April 2, 2024

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.

Answers to your employees’ questions about Express Scripts

For important information on the transition, read the FAQs and encourage your employees to.

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Provider Finder can help your employees save money on health care expenses

Your employees can get cost estimates for health care services before tests or procedures.

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Your employees can take advantage of tax savings with TexFlex flexible spending accounts

Your employees can lower their federal income taxes every year by participating in TexFlex^SM flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

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Focus on State of Texas Vision

Help your employees see the value in State of Texas Vision^SM insurance ahead of Summer Enrollment.

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Summer Enrollment dates, phases and resources

Summer Enrollment is from June 17 through July 19.

Summer Enrollment is the time for employees to make changes to their benefits. Each agency is assigned a
two-week phase.

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) will post the phases and Summer Enrollment webpages by late April. We will share the links to these resources once they are available.

Please keep in mind Plan Year 2025 premium rates will not be available until after the May 22 ERS Board of Trustees meeting, when trustees will vote on them.

Discount Purchase Program

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Start planning your summer with April offers:

• 50% off essential Samsung tech
• 40% off theme parks nationwide!
• $500 bonus cash on select new models when you shop new or used vehicles with TrueCar

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.