What is TRS Active Care HD?

The TRS-ActiveCare 1-HD plan is an “Aetna Open Access Choice POS II” plans, which works very much like a PPO. You are free to receive care from any licensed doctor or other health care provider. When you choose providers who belong to Aetna’s network, you will pay less out of your pocket for covered services.

How much do teachers pay for health insurance in Texas?

About 442,000 Texas public school employees and their dependents are enrolled in TRS ActiveCare. Monthly premiums, after the minimum state and employer contributions are deducted, cost teachers between $126 and $489 for individual plans and up to $2,004 for family plans.

What is TRS health insurance?

If you have health insurance, you can get tax relief on the premium you pay to an approved insurer. You do not need to claim the relief – it is given as a reduction in the amount of the insurance premium you pay. This is known as Tax Relief at Source (TRS).

What percentage does TRS take out of paycheck?

Payroll Deduction – The amount a member contributes is established by law; currently, the required member contribution rate is 7.7 percent of creditable compensation. If the state contribution rate is reduced below 6.8 percent, the member contribution rate will be reduced from 7.7 percent by an equivalent per- centage.

What is the rule of 80 for TRS?

-At least age 62, meet the Rule of 80 (combined age and years of service credit equal at least 80) and have at least five years of service credit. You notice that the later you became a TRS member, the less favorable the normal retirement age will be.

What is the rule of 80 TRS?

What happens to my TRS if I quit?

If your membership is terminated, your service credit will be canceled and your accumulated contributions will no longer accrue interest. You may leave your accumulated contributions with TRS and earn interest at a rate of 2 percent per year.

Does TRS provide life insurance?

TRS survivor benefits are not life insurance payments and, as a result, they are usually subject to federal income tax.

What are the benefits of TRS ActiveCare 2020?

Welcome to your 2020-21 TRS-ActiveCare coverage! Your health plan is designed to help you Activate Your Health and empower your wellness. Your new plan offers tons of resources that can help you unlock the healthiest you. You can get a refresher on your plan benefits by viewing the Plan Highlights (pdf).

How to contact a health care provider for TRS ActiveCare?

You can talk to a health care provider about non-urgent general medical and mental health conditions from the comfort of your home or office! Now that the plan year has started, you can call a Personal Health Guide (PHG), 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-866-355-5999.

Where to find CVS Caremark TRS ActiveCare plan?

Through the CVS Caremark ® website, you’ll find drug prices, learn which medications are covered, locate in-network pharmacies, and more. We know life can get busy. That’s why your TRS-ActiveCare offers tools and resources to help you — no matter where you may be on the path to health and wellness.

What can I do with TRS virtual health?

TRS Virtual Health powered by RediMD and Teladoc is a great resource for getting and staying healthy. You can talk to a health care provider about non-urgent general medical and mental health conditions from the comfort of your home or office!