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WEBShare this page: Texas offers health insurance coverage to both active (TRS-ActiveCare) and retired (TRS-Care) school employees. For active employees, the state contributes …

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TRS Board approves new ActiveCare and HMO rates TCTA

WEBThe TRS Board of Directors met in a special meeting June 3, 2021, to approve new ActiveCare premium rates and plan changes. The short version: ActiveCare rates will …

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Health insurance TCTA

WEBThe state offers health insurance coverage to both active and retired school employees. Many districts offer local health insurance for active employees rather than the state …

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TRS Board briefed on major retirement and health insurance issues …

WEBBig changes in ActiveCare premium structure. The Board was also briefed on a new model for determining how much health insurance will cost TRS-ActiveCare participants …

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TRS-Care, ActiveCare changing plan administrators TCTA

WEBAdministration of TRS-ActiveCare and the plan for retirees not eligible for Medicare (TRS-Care Standard) will switch from Aetna to Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSTX). For active …

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TRS-Care participants to receive health insurance payment in …

WEBAt its Feb. 17 meeting, the TRS Board of Trustees announced the TRS-Care health insurance premiums will not increase, and the additional funding will allow TRS to make …

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TRS approves ActiveCare rates for 2024-25 school year TCTA

WEBRoughly 3% of TRS health plan participants (about 12,000 people) currently using the Baylor Scott & White HMO will have to choose ActiveCare plans for 2024-25. Webinars …

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TRS Board approves new ActiveCare premiums, benefit changes

WEBBenefit changes for the ActiveCare plans are as follows: TRS-ActiveCare HD. • Increase Individual In-Network maximum out-of-pocket from $7,050 to $7,500; • Increase Family …

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TRS approves changes to ActiveCare plans, benefits TCTA

WEBPlan changes. ActiveCare will now include four options: HD-1 — the existing high deductible option. The deductible will rise slightly from $2,750 to $2,800, and the in-network out-of …

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TCTA asks TEA to include more funding for health insurance in

WEBMorath noted that the legislature faces competing priorities in the upcoming session, including the costs arising from Hurricane Harvey devastation in 2017, along with a …

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TCTA testifies about need to increase teacher pay and state…

WEBLast week, state leaders provided an additional $435 million to ensure that TRS-ActiveCare health insurance premiums did not increase next year. But that funding …

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Student health requirements TCTA

WEBThe assistants are trained by a health care professional on recognizing symptoms, understanding proper actions to take, understanding the details of the student’s health …

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Teacher Retirement System TCTA

WEBThe Teacher Retirement System of Texas manages pension funds for Texas public education and some higher education employees, and it oversees the health insurance …

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Take steps now to maximize your retirement TCTA

WEBHow to calculate your TRS service credit. 30 years times 2.3% = 69%. Find your TRS tier in the TRS Benefits Handbook. The basic criterion for TRS retirement eligibility remains the …

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SBOE approves revised K-8 Science TEKS, OKs some health …

WEBAt November’s meeting, the board also approved instructional materials from Goodheart-Willcox for Grades 6-12 health education and for one high school …

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TRS changes employment after retirement rules TCTA

WEBIf you retired by Jan. 1, 2021. A new law provides that if your retirement date is on or before Jan. 1, 2021, there are no limitations on your employment after retirement (other than …

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How to calculate your standard TRS benefit TCTA

WEBShare this page: To calculate TRS retirement benefits, use the following formula: Multiply your years of service credit by 2.3%. (Example: if you have 30 years of service credit in …

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Evidence supports teacher's resignation for good cause TCTA

WEBIn the event that the board disagrees with the recommendation, it may still decide to sanction the teacher's credentials. TCTA members should call the Legal …

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TCTA works to reduce required teacher training through SB 1267

WEBhow mental health conditions, including grief trauma, affect student learning and behavior, and how evidence-based grief-informed and trauma-informed strategies …

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What Happens if I Resign Now

WEBCOVID-19 spikes, or unexpected changes in a teacher's health or the health of a family member, may force reconsideration of whether it is safe to be at school. What the law …

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Curriculum/programs TEKS TCTA

WEBThe enrichment TEKS are those in languages other than English, fine arts, health, physical education, technology applications, career and technology education, religious literacy …

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