News About Your Benefits - Wednesday, March 20, 2013 (State Agency Edition)

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013 

Coordinator's UPDATE-express

Vote now in ERS Board of Trustees election

You have until April 12 to vote in the ERS Board of Trustees Election. You can vote online or by mail. You should have received a ballot and Election News in the mail. More>>

Changes coming for TexFlex debit card users

If you have debit cards for a TexFlex health care account or day care account, you will see changes starting in April. More>>

Austin, April 5: Ready, Set, Retire! Fair

Learn about retirement eligibility, the three steps to retirement, Social Security, insurance at retirement, and Medicare at the Ready, Set, Retire! fair on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT at the ERS Building in Austin. More>>

HealthSelect Corner
Wellness
Tips to keep you on track

Are you getting enough fiber?

Many health experts say dietary fiber should be part of your daily diet. Fiber may help prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other health problems. More>>

Ready to start the retirement process?

You don't need to visit ERS to get the ball rolling. See the three steps to retirement. After you complete Step 1, call ERS and select your retirement option or schedule an appointment with a retirement counselor. Please note the retirement benefit information in the News About Your Benefits newsletter refers only to ERS retirement. For information on retirement benefits from:

  • the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, call toll-free at (800) 223-8778; or
  • another retirement program, contact that program.
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Calendar

Some of these events may be full. You can put your name on a waiting list or sign up for another session.

March 21 – Ready, Set, Retire! seminar
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT
TxDOT, 4625 E. Highway 80, Yielding/Oliver Rooms, Mesquite, TX 75150
For state agency employees only
Learn more

March 21 – Ready, Set, Retire! seminar
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT
CPA, 9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Training Room, Dallas, TX 75243-3429
For state agency employees only
Learn more

March 22 – Ready, Set, Retire! seminar
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT
Terrell State Hospital, Marie Ballard Conference Room, 1200 E. Brin, Terrell, TX 75160
For state agency employees only
Learn more

April 1 – Ready, Set, Retire! webinar
1:30 – 3 p.m. CT
For state agency employees only
Learn more

April 2 – Ask ERS webinar
10 – 11 a.m. CT
For all employees
Learn more

April 5 – Ready, Set, Retire! Austin fair
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
ERS Building, 200 E. 18th St., Austin, TX 78701
For state agency employees only
Learn More

April 12 – Board election voting ends 

Event information may change. Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information, as well as upcoming events.


Contact Information

Employees Retirement System of Texas
200 East 18th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

(877) 275-4377 toll-free

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