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*Women's Heart Health *
Heart care is especially important for women. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for U.S. women. The signs and symptoms of trouble can also be different for women than men, and present in ways you wouldn't think.
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*Know Your Benefits*
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Ready For Your New TRS-ActiveCare Plan Year?
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With the 2022-23 TRS-ActiveCare plan year taking off, it’s important to review your benefits. Get ready to start the year off healthy by understanding your plan and all its features.
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Retiring Soon? Learn About TRS-Care at a Health Fair*
Explore TRS' retiree health plan benefits at a health fair this fall! You can learn more about TRS-Care medical and prescription benefits and meet your colleagues. Get ready to visit with us in a city near you.
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insulin
Insulin Prices Capped on Certain Plans
Formulary insulins are now capped at $25 copay for a 31-day supply and $75 for a 60- to 90-day supply for TRS-ActiveCare Primary or Primary+ participants.
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*Better Health Better You*
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Stay Up to Date With Your Immunizations
What’s worse than getting a shot? Getting sick! Vaccines are recommended for all ages and people in certain stages of their life — not just children.
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cholesterol
*Get Your Cholesterol Under Control*
Your body produces two types of cholesterol, good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). Learn the differences between the two and how to keep the bad at bay.
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psoriasis
Psoriasis Awareness
Itchy, scaly patches of skin can be more than an embarrassment — they can signal a case of psoriasis, which may put you at higher risk for other serious conditions. If you think you have psoriasis, make an appointment with your doctor.
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→ Retiring Soon? Don't Forget To Switch to TRS-Care Pulse [ [link removed] ]←
→ Your Covid-19 Coverage & Over-the-Counter Tests [ [link removed] ]←
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*Have a question about your benefits?*
Help is just a phone call away.
*TRS-ActiveCare benefits*: Dial 1-866-355-5999 and press 1 for BCBSTX (medical) or 2 for Caremark (prescriptions).
*TRS Limited Opening to Public:* TRS is scheduling a limited number of in-person office visits. To protect the health of our members and employees, TRS is following CDC guidelines to ensure the safest experience possible. You may contact us at 1-800-223-8778 to schedule a visit. Find more information. [ [link removed] ]
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*COVID-19 Coverage Extended:* TRS is dedicated to providing benefits that help you feel secure during this challenging time. _Find more information. [ [link removed] ]_
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