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Advocacy Update - December 2010
Legislative Update - November 2010
In This Issue
- November 2 Elections Bring Major Changes to Texas House
- 82nd Legislative Session Approaches, Budget Shortfall Worsens
- Please Ignore Retirement Eligibility Rumors
- Healthcare Benefit Threat is Real
Advocacy Update - September 2010
Legislative Update - September 2010
In This Issue
- Texas Likely to Face Unprecedented Budget Deficit
- ERS LAR Reveals Threat to Health Care Benefits
- Attention: Short Term Increase in Annual Coinsurance Out-of-Pocket Maximum
- New Smoking Cessation Programs Available to State Employees
Legislative Update - July 2010
In This Issue
- ERS Approves Increased Health Care Costs
- ERS Summer Enrollment Ends at 7 p.m. Friday, July 30th
- With Health Care Costs Up, Some TPEA Tips to Lower Costs
- TPEA Approves Legislative Agenda for 2011 Session
- Despite Rumor, ERS Retirement Incentive VERY Unlikely
In This Issue
- ERS Staff Proposal Significantly Increases Cost of State Health Benefits
- TPEA Seeks More Balanced Solution, Better Data on Impact
- Use Feedback Sessions to Voice Your Opinions
State Employee Update - April 2010
In This Issue
- ERS Lays Out Options to Senate State Affairs Committee for Major Cuts in Employee Health Benefits
- Background
- What Benefit Changes are Likely
- Equity Issues with Other State-Funded Health Plans
- Prospects for 2011 Legislative Session are Bleak
Advocacy Update - January 2010
State Employee Update - January 2010
In This Issue