TRS Makes Budget Pitch
TRTA to Legislature…Now is the time to adequately fund programs! Today, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) presented its 2014-2015 budget request to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and the Governor’s Office of Budget Planning and Policy (GOBPP). The LBB is a permanent joint committee of the Texas Legislature that develops budget and policy […]
Medicare Advantage Explained
TRTA is Live at the first Aetna Presentation on Medicare Advantage Plans The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is preparing to enroll thousands of TRS-Care 2 and 3 participants into the new Medicare Advantage plan. TRS-Care participants that are Medicare A and B eligible will be automatically enrolled in the new Medicare Advantage plan. […]
TRS 75th Anniversary Celebration
House Committee to Meet about TRS Benefits Mark your calendar for September 12, 2012. In one month, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will be celebrated for their 75 years of service to public education personnel and the state of Texas! TRTA and friends of TRS are hosting a special TRS 75th anniversary dinner […]
TRS Provides Insight on Additional Meetings, Offers Alternatives for Those Without Face-to-Face Meeting Locations
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and Aetna announced earlier this week several meeting locations for their Medicare Advantage seminars. Many TRTA members quickly contacted TRS and Aetna to make a reservation to attend one of these sessions. Others have not been as fortunate. Many TRTA members have contacted us about not having meeting […]
TRTA and TRTF Release Legacy Video
Update on the TRTA 59th Annual Convention Last week, over 1,000 public education retirees met in Houston at the Westin Galleria for the 59th Annual Texas Retired Teachers Association Convention! The convention is held in a different city each year, and serves as our opportunity to train officers and committee chairman from all 260 local […]
TRS Announces Medicare Advantage Seminars
See Below for Dates and Locations Near You! The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has released information about the upcoming Medicare Advantage seminars. TRTA members and all TRS-Care participants can make plans now to attend one of these information sessions. TRS has assured us that they will do all they can to provide you […]
TRS Releases More Information on Medicare Advantage Programs
(Your next packet of information is in the mail, or you may read it now by clicking on the links provided by TRTA) TRS-Care 2 Enrollees ||| TRS-Care 3 Enrollees The incorporation of the new TRS Medicare Advantage Plan is a big change for many TRS-Care participants. Some TRTA members eagerly are awaiting the cost […]
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 information brochure in the mail very soon. In addition, TRS is working on a schedule […]
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 list of those questions compiled by TRTA and respond to them. What are the […]
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 consultant from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, reported that projections show the TRS-Care program will […]