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Take a Trip to a TRS-Care Health Fair!

Join TRS and our partners for a TRS-Care health care event this fall! *We’ll host 21 in-person health fairs throughout Texas,* as well as a variety of virtual information sessions with in-depth reviews of TRS-Care 2024 plan year benefits.

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TRS-Care Medicare Vision Benefits

Vision is an important part of your overall health.* With TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, you have access to a nationwide network of providers and the freedom to see any participating vision provider*, anywhere in the country.



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Meet the Retirees Advisory Committee

*The Retirees Advisory Committee (RAC) is comprised of educators just like you!* They’re an advisory committee for the TRS-Care program. Learn more about who they are and how they can help you.

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*Beware of Scams*

TRS values honesty and integrity, and is committed to earning your trust every day by keeping you informed of any threats of fraud and deception. *To safeguard yourself from potential insurance scams, read this article.*

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*Better Health, Better You*


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All About Circulatory Issues

The circulatory system, or the cardiovascular system, is made up of your heart, blood vessels and blood. It serves many functions in the body. In this article,* learn about common circulatory diseases and tips for prevention.*



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Tips for Lowering Cholesterol 

High cholesterol puts you at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death globally. Thankfully, high cholesterol is controllable.* Knowing your risk level and following a few tips to get your cholesterol in check can help you get and stay healthy.*



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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 

Frequent bathroom breaks, frequent constipation and pain during urination and bowel movements can be *signs of pelvic floor dysfunction. Sufferers may als*o have lower back and abdominal pain that seems to have no cause. 



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Have a question about your benefits?

*TRS Health:  *
1-888-237-6762

Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CST

*TRS-Care Standard – BCBSTX (medical): *1-866-355-5999

*TRS-Care Standard *– *CVS Caremark (prescription drugs): *1-844-345-4577

**TRS-Care Medicare Advantage – UHC (medical): *1-866-347-9507*

*TRS-Care Medicare Rx *– *SilverScript, an affiliate of CVS Caremark (prescription drugs): *1-844-345-4577; option 2

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Important Dates and Reminders

*New TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Enrollees*: Participants enrolling in the TRS-Care Medicare plans with a *coverage start date on or after Jan. 1, 2023* must send their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to TRS. You may either mail or fax (512-542-6575) the form to TRS, or call us at 1-888-237-6762. If TRS does not get your MBI, TRS will not be able to enroll you, and you risk losing TRS-Care coverage altogether. If your TRS-Care Medicare Advantage coverage began prior to Jan. 1, 2023, you do *not *need to send your MBI to TRS. " "

*Keep your address current with TRS*: If you need to change your address, we need to get written notice with your social security number or TRS Participant ID number, and your signature. You may also change your address online if you’re currently a registered "MyTRS [ [link removed] ]" user. Alternatively, you may mail or fax us a "Change of Address Notification" form (TRS 358) [ [link removed] ].

 






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