Welcome to TRS-ActiveCare!
TRS is excited to welcome you to TRS-ActiveCare! You’re becoming part of a cost-effective health plan that will take excellent care of your employees.
For information on joining TRS-ActiveCare please send an email to our TRS-ActiveCare Operations Team at TRS-ActiveCareAdmin@trs.texas.gov.
Once you join, your decision is a five-year (minimum) commitment. Review a visual timeline here.
Get to know TRS-ActiveCare better!
- Value of TRS-ActiveCare: Learn the different ways TRS-ActiveCare goes the extra mile for you.
- BCBSTX TRS-ActiveCare site: The official website for all things TRS-ActiveCare. You can review benefits, wellness add-ons, etc. Keep in mind: there may be updates for the next plan year.
- TRS-ActiveCare Benefits Administrator Site: Your stop for all benefits administrator resources for TRS-ActiveCare.
- Express Scripts TRS-ActiveCare Site: Your online resource for prescription drug coverage. Learn about the benefits, network pharmacies and formulary.
- Connect with your TRS-ActiveCare Service Team: TRS-ActiveCare offers a dedicated to learning about your employer’s specific needs and serving as a liaison to TRS.
- TRS-ActiveCare for Employers: This page provides links to more technical information about TRS-ActiveCare administration.
| Standard Plan Year Entry | Claims Data Submission Deadline | Due Date for Notice and Board Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2027 | December 31, 2026 | December 31, 2026 |
| Desired Effective Date of Coverage | Claims Data Submission Deadline for Quote | Due Date for Notice and Board Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | July 5, 2026 | October 3, 2026 |
| February 1, 2027 | August 5, 2026 | November 3, 2026 |
| March 1, 2027 | September 2, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| April 1, 2027 | October 3, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | November 2, 2026 | January 31, 2027 |
| June 1, 2027 | December 3, 2026 | March 3, 2027 |
| July 1, 2027 | January 2, 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
| August 1, 2027 | February 2, 2027 | May 3, 2027 |
Employers may request a STPY based on employers' current plan year.
For employers electing to participate in the Standard TRS-ActiveCare plan year, two plan years ending the day before the beginning of the current plan year and current plan year to date and encompass paid claims through September of the current year.
For employers interested in a Special Transitional Plan Year (STPY), two plan years ending the day before the beginning of the current plan year and TRS will specify the current plan year months that need to be included in the data submission.