Author Archives: rvarney

06 Jul
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TRS Posts Official Information on New Prescription and Medicare Advantage Plans

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has posted the official information resource about the new prescription drug and Medicare Advantage plans on their web site. You can see this document by clicking here. TRS retirees will be receiving this ...

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08 Jun
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TRS Meeting Underway: Pension Benefit Study, TRS-Care Among Many Issues Being Discussed

Update on TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Option Many TRTA members expressed concern and shared questions with us regarding the potential changes to the TRS-Care health insurance program. Betsey Jones, Director of Health Care Policy for TRS, was kind enough to review a ...

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02 Jun
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TRS Retiree Advisory Committee Meeting Provides Background on How Changes May Improve Both Benefits and TRS-Care Funding

The TRS Retiree Advisory Committee (a group of active and retired TRS members that advises TRS on benefits issues and presents concerns) met to discuss changes and potential options for modifying the TRS-Care health insurance program. Bill Hickman, a TRS ...

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