August Edition

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

Ready For Your New TRS-ActiveCare Plan Year?

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.

Attend a Health Fair

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

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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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 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 ←

→ Your Covid-19 Coverage & Over-the-Counter Tests ←

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.

Important Dates and Reminders

COVID-19 Coverage Extended: TRS is dedicated to providing benefits that help you feel secure during this challenging time. Find more information.