Employees Retirement System of Texas

As AI becomes more common in daily life, what role should it play in your finances? Experts say it can be helpful, but it also has drawbacks.

https://ers.texas.gov/news/should-you-use-ai-for-investing-advice

If you’re looking to get more active and improve your overall health, the Fitness Program now offers more membership and pricing options than ever before. This June, you can join with no enrollment fee by using code: SUMMERMOVES2026.

Learn more: https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/wellness-resources/fitness-program

📢Deal Alert for ERS members: The Discount Purchase Program offers savings on select products and services from participating vendors.

This week’s featured deal is movie tickets. 🎬
From summer blockbusters to horror hits and other new releases, enjoy the season’s biggest films at a great price.
See all available discounts: https://offers.beneplace.com/pages.php?sub=movie&ebg_source=navigation&ebg_medium=topnav&ebg_campaign=movies&subdomain=ers

Backyard cookouts, pool days, and camping trips are what summer is all about - but mosquitoes, sunburns, and bug bites tend to join the party. From sunscreen to first aid kits, to allergy medicine and prescription sunglasses, your TexFlex health care flexible spending account (FSA) covers all the must-haves.

Check out eligible healthcare FSA expenses:
https://inspirafinancial.com/individual/health-benefits/health-care-fsa -expenses

If you’re age 45 or older, getting a routine colon cancer screening could save your life by detecting early stage colorectal cancer. When you compare costs for certain services, like colonoscopies, at in-network facilities, you can save on quality health care and may earn up to $500 per year per household in HealthSelectShoppERS℠ rewards.

Learn more: https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/medical-benefits/healthselectshoppers

This summer’s plot twist? You might actually love an FSA. Most GBP members aren’t taking advantage of this tax-saving benefit and could be missing out on savings. With Summer Enrollment coming up, now is the perfect time to discover how an FSA can help you keep more money in your pocket and simplify your health and childcare budgeting. Learn the top reasons it might be worth enrolling this year.

https://ers.texas.gov/news/6-reasons-to-consider-an-fsa-this-summer-enrollment

Thinking about adjusting your life insurance during Summer Enrollment?

Optional term life insurance can offer valuable protection during your working years. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to decide what’s best for you: https://ers.texas.gov/news/explainer-optional-term-life-insurance-and-why-you-might-need-it

This Men’s Health Month, make prevention a priority. HealthSelect℠ medical plans cover preventive services that may catch health issues early and keep you feeling your best for years to come.

Learn more: https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/medical-benefits/mens-health

Humana’s new plan website and call center are now available to serve participants of State of Texas dental Choice℠ Plan (PPO) and HumanaDental DHMO plans, for service beginning Sept.1. Go to your.Humana.com/ERS now to search for in-network dentists, get an overview of each dental plan, review frequently asked questions and more!

You can now call Humana’s Customer Service toll-free at (855) 756-6580 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT. Representatives can help answer any questions you may have about the transition and the coverage that begins on Sept. 1. Humana will not have access to your account information until Sept.1. For questions about claims and service until Aug. 31., continue to contact Delta Dental toll-free at (888) 818-7925 (TTY: 711), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT.