Helpful health tips
The Pulse - Your Source for TRS-Activecare News
stress
Manage Your Stress
Stress can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. April is National Stress Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to learn the symptoms and get tips for managing this serious condition.
*Start Managing Your Stress* [ [link removed] ]
migraines
Migraine Management
Migraines are painful and may keep you from your daily life. This article explores triggers, treatments and prevention.
*Get Tips* [ [link removed] ]
newborn
5 Reasons to Vaccinate Your Newborn
It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do to help protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines.
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
contracts
All About Contract Negotiations
Contracts give you access to high-quality providers, keep your costs down and make it convenient for you to find a provider you can trust.
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
hospital with people outside
What to Do Before You Go to an ER
Would you know what to do if you had to go to the ER right now? You may not have time or the ability to think clearly during a possible emergency. It’s best to know exactly where to go and what to bring BEFORE you need to go.
*What to Do* [ [link removed] ]
cartoon customer service reps
What a PHG Can Do For You
Assistance is there when you need it. It’s one more way TRS and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas are here for TRS-ActiveCare participants every day.
*What Can They Do?* [ [link removed] ]
________________________________________________________________________
→ Retiring Soon? Don't Forget To Switch to TRS-Care Pulse [ [link removed] ]←
Have a question about your benefits?
*TRS Health: *
1-888-237-6762
Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CST
*TRS-ActiveCare – BCBSTX (medical):
*1-866-355-5999
*TRS-ActiveCare *– Express Scripts *(prescription): *1-844-367-6108
Click the "unsubscribe" link below to stop receiving these messages.
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, 2024* 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, 2024, 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] ].
TRS Privacy Statement [ [link removed] ] | Accessibility [ [link removed] ] | Contact Us [ [link removed] ]
Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ]
facebook [ [link removed] ]twitter [ [link removed] ]youtube [ [link removed] ]linkedin [ [link removed] ]instagram [ [link removed] ]
1000 Red River Street - Austin, Texas 78701 - 1.800.223.8778 - www.trs.texas.gov [ [link removed] ]
body .abe-column-block { min-height: 5px; } table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;}
