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Register for TRS-Care Info Sessions and Health Fairs
Registration is now open for fall TRS-Care information sessions and health fairs! We’re also hosting a few other upcoming events you may want to tune into. Sign up for a virtual meeting or in-person health fair today to get ready for your 2023 TRS-Care plan year!
*Attend a Fair [ [link removed] ]*
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* Know Your Benefits*
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*Make Your Health Plan Work for You
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Health insurance can be confusing! There are so many terms and details that it can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Your TRS health plans include customer service to help navigate your plan and care.
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* Better Health Better You*
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness
When caught early, ovarian cancer has a very high survival rate. This is why it’s important to know the signs and when you should speak with your doctor about testing.
*Get Informed [ [link removed] ]*
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Aging Smarter: Top Tips for Better Brain Health
Fleeting memory loss is a normal and natural part of aging. But episodes of forgetfulness can intensify with age or be a sign of a more serious problem. The good news is there are some simple strategies you can use to combat memory loss and keep your mind sharp.
*Get Tips Here [ [link removed] ]*
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Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men in the U.S. While prostate cancer can be scary, it often grows slowly and can be treated successfully. Here’s what you need to know about getting screened for prostate cancer.
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Understanding Monkeypox
Whenever a health emergency is declared, it’s always good to be educated about whatever sickness you’re being cautioned about. Monkeypox is relatively minimal in the U.S., and knowing the basic facts can help it stay that way.
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*Medicare Part B Premiums Changed in 2022 -- Learn More [ [link removed] ]*
*→ Your Covid-19 Coverage & Over-the-Counter Tests ← [ [link removed] ]*
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Have a question about your benefits?
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1-888-237-6762
Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CST
*TRS-Care Standard – BCBSTX (medical): *1-866-355-5999
*TRS-Care Standard *– *CVS Caremark (prescription drugs): *1-844-345-4577
**TRS-Care Medicare Advantage – UHC (medical): *1-866-347-9507*
*TRS-Care Medicare Rx *– *SilverScript, an affiliate of CVS Caremark (prescription drugs): *1-844-345-4577; option 2
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Important Dates and Reminders
*Find 2022 Medicare Part B premiums here [ [link removed] ]. *Please note that *2022 TRS-Care premiums* and benefits are the same as they were in 2021.
*New TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Enrollees*: Participants enrolling in the TRS-Care Medicare plans with a *coverage start date on or after Jan. 1, 2022* will need to submit 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 receive your Medicare number, 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, 2022, you will *not *need to submit your MBI to TRS. " "
*Keep your address current with TRS*: If you need to change your address, we need to receive 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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