Coordinator's UPDATE-express

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Aug. 5, 2025

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.

Remind your employees to use their FSA funds by Aug. 31

If your employees currently have a TexFlex^SM flexible spending account, remind them to use their funds by Aug. 31.

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Summer Enrollment Corrections template is now available in the BCCG

Do you need to request a Summer Enrollment correction? Don’t miss the Oct. 15 deadline!

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Nominate someone for the Wellness Coordinator of the Year Award

ERS and BCBSTX are introducing this new award to honor one outstanding wellness coordinator.

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Natural disaster assistance for HealthSelect medical plan participants

HealthSelect^SM medical plan participants affected by the recent flooding in Texas have several resources.

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Brian Barth re-elected to serve on ERS Board of Trustees

ERS certified Brian Barth as the winner of the 2025 ERS Board of Trustees election. Barth’s new term will run from Sept. 1, 2025 to Aug. 31, 2031.

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Discount Purchase Program

administered by BENEPLACE

Verizon Home Internet has you covered with fast and reliable internet that offers massive capacity for all your connected devices. Plus, you get an exclusive employee discount that lets you save money!

The Discount Purchase Program has the following deals for you and your employees, and you don't need a contract or bundle package:

• Up to $10 off Verizon Fios Home Internet.
• Up to $10 off Verizon 5G Home Internet.

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

Upcoming Events

Full events calendar

ERS recently scheduled webinars on retirement and Medicare Preparation. Register today!

Please check the online events calendar for the latest information.

The ERS Buena Vida Podcast (formerly Walk & Talk)

Join us for 20 to 30 minutes of useful and engaging information on a variety of wellness topics.

Wellness events

ERS and BCBSTX encourages benefits and wellness coordinators to attend the next Coordinator Connect session on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 10-10:45 a.m. CT.

For all 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.