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The  TRS Benefits Handbook  is your go-to guide for understanding the retirement and related benefits available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Members have 24/7 access to the guide. Designed to support 2 million public education employees …

After you submit your retirement application, you must send all required documents within 12 months of your retirement effective date. If you miss this deadline, your application will be canceled.  If your application is canceled, you must submit a new …

SaveOn isn’t the only option for help with specialty drug costs. TRS cannot recommend or guarantee any outside program, but these resources may help you get started:   RxAssist https://www.rxassist.org/    A database of manufacturer assistance programs, …

With TRS-ActiveCare, you can choose between three plans - two physician-directed plans and one highly-deductible plan. To know which health plan is best for you and your family, here are some plan features to show you what you can expect. Keep in mind …

TRS is here to help you educate and empower your employees to get the most out of their health care resources. TRS-ActiveCare Contacts Medical Benefits  BCBSTX Personal Health Guide: 1-866-355-5999. Personal Health Guides are available to you from 6 a.m. …

Are you considering returning to work for a TRS-covered employer after you retire? If so, we have information and resources to help you understand the concepts and rules related to Employment After Retirement (EAR) such as: EAR Restrictions Mandatory …

What is Form 1095-B and why do I need one? Form 1095-B is a tax form that shows proof of medical coverage. Initiated in 2016, most people have to report to the federal government that they, along with their dependents, had medical coverage during the …

The TRS pension plan is a defined benefit plan. This means retirement benefits are determined using a formula established by Texas law and not member contributions. This diagram shows you how standard annuity/lifetime retirement benefits are calculated. …