  More dental coverage with the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan
 Are you in the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan(SM)? If you are getting dental work done this year, you may notice a boost to your benefits. The plan now pays 40% (up from 0%) of covered expenses after you meet the $1,500 maximum. More>>
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 Send documentation for newly added dependents
Eligibility documentation that is dated after the date you add your dependent to coverage won’t be accepted, even if it’s dated prior to the coverage effective date. More>>
Free blood pressure wellness webinar on Tuesday,
October 14
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Join us for a free webinar on blood pressure
management. The UnitedHealthcare wellness team will host the webinar on
Tuesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m.. There will be a 30-minute presentation
followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session. The webinars are open to
all state employees and retirees, regardless of health insurance provider. More>>
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 Reminder: Plan Year 2014 TexFlex account claim deadline
Have funds left over from Plan Year 2014? Use them by November 15. You then have until December 31 to file claims made before November 15. Learn more about how to file TexFlex account claims by visiting the TexFlex FAQ page and clicking the “Filing Claims” tab.
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 It’s a like/love relationship
Have you liked the ERS Facebook page yet? We love to post daily updates about your State of Texas benefits. Come join us on Facebook. More>>
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 There’s an app for that
Make your smart phone smarter. Use these apps to have your benefit resources at your fingertips. Simply search for them in your smartphone’s app store, download them, then enjoy the benefits. More>>
Save even more on prescriptions
Some pharmacies offer certain generics for less than $5
Many participants in ERS’ health plans save money by using generic prescriptions (with their doctors’ approval, of course). More>>
Make your annual financial check-up?
Take the time during National Save for Retirement Week (NS4RW), October 19-25, to see if you’re on track to retire when you want. More>> |
 Your Discount Purchase Program offers great deals on the products and services you need. Get 12 months of online Rosetta Stone courses for just $179. Protect your furry friends with Veterinary Pet Insurance. Protect your home with an ADT security system. Save on hearing aids from HearingPlanet. Buy your next car through TrueCar, save thousands off MSRP. Save on these products and more with your Discount Purchase Program. www.discountprogramERS.com
Some of these events may be full. You can put your name on a waiting list on the Events Calendar page or sign up for another session.
October 7 – Webinar: Ask ERS
10 a.m. CT
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October 10 – Austin: Ready, Set, Retire! for state agency employees
9:30-11:30 a.m. CT
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October 10 – Austin: Medicare Preparation Seminar
1:30-3 p.m. CT
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October 13 – Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! for higher education employees
10:30 a.m.-noon CT
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October 13 – Webinar: Medicare Preparation Seminar
2-3:30 p.m. CT
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October 27 – Austin: Medicare Preparation Seminar
8:30 – 10 a.m. CT
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October 28 – Houston: Medicare Preparation Seminar
8:30 – 10 a.m. CT
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October 28 – Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! for state agency employees
1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
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October 29 – Austin: Medicare Preparation Seminar
8:30 – 10 a.m. CT
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October 30 – San Antonio: Medicare Preparation Seminar
8:30 – 10 a.m. CT
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Event information may change. Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information. |
