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Your ERS Connection
Summer 2025 • Volume 29 • Number 2
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It's a busy time for ERS
From a legislative session to Summer Enrollment planning, ERS is bustling with activity. The ERS team is navigating a variety of projects and keeping track of bills that could impact ERS retirees.
2-minute read
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Last day to vote in trustee election is June 20
There's still time to vote in the ERS Board of Trustees election. Not sure who to vote for? Watch the ERS candidate forum to find out more about each candidate.
1-minute read
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Meet Patrick Frost, your new trustee
Gov. Abbott appointed the former president of Frost Bank to the ERS Board of Trustees. Frost hopes his professional and volunteer background will help him represent employees and retirees' interests.
3-minute read
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Protect your retirement, beware of scammers
Did you know scammers target the senior population more due to their financial stability and politeness, making retirees and their annuities more vulnerable.
5-minute read
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UCard benefits can protect you from UV rays
If you're a HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage PPO participant, use your UCard to purchase sunscreen, sunblock and even soothing gels if you miss a spot.
5-minute read
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Listen to Money Talks podcast's latest episode
Money Talks is a new podcast by ERS for active employees but the latest episode explores how scammers target everyone, including retirees. Find out how to avoid being scammed from expert Treshayla Wilson of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.
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Upcoming Events
ERS will embark on our annual Summer Enrollment Texas tour. These events are for retirees not eligible for Medicare. Keep an eye out for your Summer Enrollment packet in the mail. You’ll find the webinar and fair schedule in your guide, with options on how to join us online or in person this summer. See you soon!
View all upcoming events. All times Central.
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Did you move or get a new phone number?
Be sure to notify ERS if your address or other contact information changes. Update your contact information through your ERS OnLine account.
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Summer Savings
Summer is here! Get a head start on your summer shopping and check out the latest offers from the Discount Purchase Program.
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Holiday Closings
ERS will be closed on:
- Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth and
- Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day
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Have a topic idea?
Read more about how you can be featured in our next issue of Your ERS Connection. You can also 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.
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