To help our members and retirees stay informed, we offer three publications that provide the latest information on your health care and pension fund. Learn more:
📰TRS News: ow.ly/jJMJ50M793l
📰Fresh Picks: ow.ly/kb7U50M793m
📰The Pulse: ow.ly/RsBM50M793n

ICYMI: We hope you enjoyed the Spring TRS News, but we understand it might have slipped past. You can still find the latest news from your retirement system in the newsletters for active members ow.ly/cESH50S1Tmu and retirees ow.ly/gjiy50S1Tmx.

Take advantage of MyTRS features with just a few clicks! You can RSVP for one-on-one counseling appointments, group benefit presentations, and virtual retirement forms sessions. Take control of your retirement by logging in to your MyTRS account today: mytrs.texas.gov/MbrSelfService.

Reporting Employers: We have a great deal of information to share in this May Update newsletter. Read important articles on:
🌞Reduced Grace Period for TRS Reports Effective Sept. 2024
🌞Reporting Retirees in the Summer
🌞Refund Certifications
And more: ow.ly/nuLF50S03iU.

It’s never too late to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Watch this short video clip of Cynthia sharing a touching story about her favorite teacher that made a lasting impact on her life. ow.ly/NEEr50RXZw0.

Today, we remember and honor those who lost their lives for our country. Their self-sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten. Although we are closed today, you can still access our online resources 24/7:
⭐Website: ow.ly/E1q750MaVIj
⭐MyTRS: ow.ly/AehA50MaVIk

TRS will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. This includes the telephone counseling center. Access our online resources 24/7:

⭐Website: ow.ly/wWWS50Q9ypP

⭐MyTRS: ow.ly/ZVCx50Q9ypN

Join our Instagram community where you’ll find important TRS benefit, health care info, and other helpful resources to guide you throughout your public education career and retirement! 🌺Pension guidance 🌺Health benefit information 🌺Career opportunities instagram.com/trsoftexas.

Your voice for your future! Nominations for the public school district employee board position will start June 1, 2024 through Jan. 27, 2025. More details will be coming soon: ow.ly/EGHp50RQKfV.

If retirement is in your near future, take a moment to review our Retirement Deadlines Chart: ow.ly/c7jb50ROE70. We highly encourage you to get ahead and submit required documents early instead of waiting for the deadlines.

Avoid sharing your personal health or personally identifiable information (e.g. SSN) publicly or through private or direct message on any social media channel. If you need help with a specific health care or benefit question, please call: ow.ly/WALT50RqSlh

Your retirement form questions answered. Join us this summer for a virtual Retirement Forms Session. TRS staff members will present forms, explain how to complete them and answer all your questions ow.ly/WABE50LOL5K.

📣Calling all HUB and State Vendors📣

Join us in our mission to help better serve our members by becoming a HUB or state vendor working with TRS. Solicitations Calendar: ow.ly/U4Hr50RMZ9k Electronic State Business Daily: ow.ly/2eTo50RMZ9j

⭐Stay Informed and Stay Connected⭐

There were many topics discussed at our May 2-3, 2024 board meeting. Find key highlights in our board summary at ow.ly/VuhK50RJK27.

We’re all smiles for the new benefits coming to TRS’ retirees – TRS-Care Dental and TRS-Care Vision! These are separate, optional plans and you can expect more information later this summer. Access our initial round of frequently asked questions: trs.texas.gov/Pages/trs-care…

MyTRS has a new logo! It entails all the portal has to offer – secure access to your information and service options at your fingertips. Spot it on the TRS website at trs.texas.gov or MyTRS ow.ly/RGOn50RGTgG. MyTRS is available 24/7 to access your info anytime!

In this TRS Talks, a trio of educators are stirring up treble to make sweet music! Mr. Gerdes is Dahlstrom’s first band director and now volunteers at the school alongside current band director Rachel Janek. Mr. Gerdes is retired but isn’t missing a beat youtu.be/UEm5kfot2y4.

We are blooming with updates in our May Fresh Picks newsletter. Find articles on:

🌺New MyTRS Logo

🌺Know Your Retirement Deadlines

🌺TRS-Care Dental and TRS-Care Vision

And more at ow.ly/MXyP50RFvVP. Enjoy!

Summer is an exciting time for TRS members who are considering retirement on or before Jan. 31, 2025! Come attend a Group Office Visit at the TRS Austin Headquarters and get one step closer to your big day. View upcoming sessions and details at ow.ly/gRZo50N3zE1.

Join us in recognizing the brave men and women who served during this Military Appreciation Month. As a TRS member, you may be eligible to purchase up to five years of service credit for active-duty federal military service in the U.S. armed forces. ow.ly/xHfU50Qxffo