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*Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's*
People with memory loss or other possible signs of Alzheimer’s may find it hard to recognize they have a problem. Learn about the warning signs and ways you can help your brain.
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New! Dental and Vision Video
We made a concise video about TRS-Care Dental and TRS-Care Vision benefits. Watch now to see information about your premiums and what you can expect with each plan.
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Important Information About Vaccines
Preventive vaccines are covered at 100% under all TRS retiree and active member health plans, so you should not have to pay for them out of pocket. However, Medicare has specific requirements, which means some vaccines are covered by UnitedHealthcare under Part B or through Express Scripts under Part D.
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Suicide Prevention: We Can All Do Our Part
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and is especially concerning in younger age groups. We can all help prevent suicide.
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Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can take a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to handle it on your own. There’s help for chronic pain.
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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. " "
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*Medicare Part B Premiums Changed in 2022 -- Learn More [ [link removed] ]*
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