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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!
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Make Your Health Plan Work for You
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 |
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.
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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.
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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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Have a question about your benefits?
Health and Insurance Benefits Department:
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. 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 user. Alternatively, you may mail or fax us a Change of Address Notification form (TRS 358).
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