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Here are two ways to save
Many
participants in ERS’ health plans save money by using generic prescriptions
(with their doctors’ approval, of course). They started saving even more on
September 1, when the copay for generic prescriptions went from $15 to $10 for a
30-day supply (and from $45 to $30 for a 90-day supply). More >>
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As a rule of
thumb, direct-deposit annuities are sent on the last business day of the month
and paper checks are mailed on the second-to-last business day of the month. View the annuity payment dates schedule online. More >>
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We’ve talked to a lot of
people—members like you, legislators and our friends in various retiree organizations—about the stability of your retirement plan. We need to
make sure everyone is aware that if your retirement plan stays the way it is
now, we project it will run out of money in 2052. More >>
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On October 27,
the ERS Board of Trustees selected Doug Danzeiser, Director of the Regulatory
Initiatives Office at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), to fill the
trustee position left vacant by Cheryl MacBride’s retirement
from state service.
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2015 ERS Trustee Election
In January,
look for nomination petitions to fill Trustee Yolanda Griego’s position. Her
term will expire on August 31, 2015. The term of office for the winning candidate
in the 2015 ERS Trustee Election will begin September 1, 2015. More >>
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Don’t forget
to take both your health plan ID card and your prescription drug card when you
buy your drugs at
the pharmacy. It’s possible that the prescription you’re buying
is covered by your health insurance, not your prescription coverage. More >>
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Protecting personal
information is of utmost importance to any organization, especially to ERS,
which has information for more than 2.2 million people in our databases. More >>
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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. More >>
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Share your
retirement stories, travels, and even pictures of you and your grandchildren at
www.facebook.com/ersoftexas. Be sure to like the ERS Facebook page for benefits updates,
retiree discounts, links to informative presentations and event reminders.
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