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Nov. 6, 2024

Prior authorization and referral requirements for HealthSelect of Texas medical plans

Learn about prior authorization and referral requirements to help you make the most of your HealthSelect^SM medical plan benefits.

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Remember to redeem your Blue Points by the end of the year

Starting Jan. 1, HealthSelect medical plan participants will no longer be able to earn or redeem Blue Points^SM or participate in Well onTarget^®. Instead, enjoy Buena Vida!

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TexFlex claim submission deadline for Plan Year 2024

The end of the year approaches, but you still have time to file health care, limited-purpose and dependent care claims, and spend on eligible dependent care expenses.

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Looking for more financial information? 

Starting in January, Money MattERS by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) will share news on benefits that contribute to the financial security and overall well-being of active state and higher education employees.

Get to know your retirement and financial planning services

ERS encourages you to use Texa$aver^SM 401(k) / 457 Program services. They’re secure, comprehensive and often cost less than financial services that other companies offer.

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Discount Purchase Program

administered by BENEPLACE

Harvest these holiday deals:

• Save up to $2,200 on select Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs
• Save on Lenovo's Yoga and X1 Carbon laptops
• Buy a gift card for friends and family this holiday season

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

Upcoming Events

• Nov. 7, Men's Health Master Class: Preventive Health 101, 10 a.m.
• Nov. 11, Veterans Day, agency closed
• Nov. 20, Benefit Highlight: Hinge Health, 10 a.m.

View all events. All events are webinars unless specified. All times Central.

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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.