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*Get Active With Silver Sneakers*

SilverSneakers® is *more than a fitness program*. It’s a chance to* improve your health, gain confidence and connect with your community*. Plus, it’s included at* no added cost* as part of your *TRS-Care Medicare plan.*

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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.  

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What a PHG Can Do For TRS-Care Standard Participants 

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-Care Standard participants every day.

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Migraine Management 

Migraines are painful and may keep you from your daily life. This article explores triggers, treatments and prevention.

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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.

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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.

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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, 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] ].

 

 






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