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Mental Health Awareness & Benefits

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to increase awareness about the role mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. It’s a great time for you to learn more about different conditions and review the programs and resources available through your TRS health plan.

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Act F.A.S.T.: Stroke Awareness and Tips 

A stroke is a life-altering event that can happen to anyone. There’s no such thing as a “typical” stroke victim. Learn the signs and how to act F.A.S.T. 

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Coping With Arthritis

Did you know almost 59 million U.S. adults have arthritis? That’s a lot of people suffering with mobility, pain and other concerns. There are ways to cope, and resources available through your TRS health plan to help.

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How Diet Impacts Dental Health

Diet can affect the gums, teeth and overall health. It’s important to eat right to maintain a healthy smile for life.

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Important Dates and Reminders

*New TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Enrollees*: Participants enrolling in TRS-Care Medicare Advantage with a *coverage start date on or after Jan. 1, 2025* 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, 2025, 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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