Challenge Dates: May 13, 2026 — June 9, 2026
Did you know a nutritious diet can help prevent disease and support a longer, healthier life? To reap the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables and feeling your best, register for Buena Vida’s Five to Thrive challenge by May 20.
During Five to Thrive, track the fruits and veggies you eat for 21 of 28 days between May 13 and June 9. Eat five or more servings a day for 14 days, and you could earn 25 Buena Vida Bucks while also supporting your well-being!
TRS Essentials: What You Need to Know is a series of short webinars designed to help you understand your retirement benefits with ease. Each session dives into a different topic and wraps up with a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered on the spot. Join one or catch them all to build confidence in planning your retirement future.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of June, we will be reviewing Performance Management.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
TRS Essentials: What You Need to Know is a series of short webinars designed to help you understand your retirement benefits with ease. Each session dives into a different topic and wraps up with a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered on the spot. Join one or catch them all to build confidence in planning your retirement future.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Employees Retirement System of Texas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) invite you to learn about the wellness benefits and resources available to you as a HealthSelect of Texas participant.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Your computer
From getting enough movement to eating a well-balanced diet, you have many ways to maintain your health and wellbeing. This presentation will introduce you to the wellbeing resources and tools available to you and your covered dependents through HealthSelect of Texas® medical plans, including Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM including the following:
Register through the Journey to Wellness Registration Link
Meeting ID: 160 835 0410
Passcode: JOURNEY
For question about the Journey to Wellness presentation, contact Valerie Johnson at Valerie_Johnson1@bcbstx.com.
TRS Essentials: What You Need to Know is a series of short webinars designed to help you understand your retirement benefits with ease. Each session dives into a different topic and wraps up with a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered on the spot. Join one or catch them all to build confidence in planning your retirement future.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Summer Enrollment is here! Find out what's new with the Texas Employees Group Benefits Plan (GBP) and learn how to enroll in or change coverage. In this webinar, we will discuss your benefit options, plan updates and where to find information about your benefits. The webinar will be followed by a brief Q&A session devoted to answering any questions you might have about Summer Enrollment.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
A TexFlex℠ flexible spending account (FSA) can be a helpful budgeting tool for both planned and unexpected health care expenses. If you're considering enrolling for the upcoming plan year—or simply have questions about your current account, join us for a brief refresher and an open Q&A session.
During this session, Inspira Financial, the TexFlex program administrator, will provide a brief update on the TexFlex program. The remainder of the time will be dedicated to answering your questions.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about your dental plan? In this Q&A session, Humana will provide an update on your benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your dental coverage by submitting your inquiry in the questions box. Note: We ask that you refrain from submitting questions with any personal health information, are private in nature or confidential account information during this Q&A session.
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about your HealthSelect of Texas® plan? In this Q&A session, HealthSelect of Texas administrator Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will provide an update on your benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your HealthSelect of Texas coverage by submitting your inquiry in the questions box.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about prescription drug coverage in HealthSelect of Texas® or Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM? In this Q&A session, Express Scripts representatives will provide information on prescription benefits in each plan. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the chance to submit questions about the HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program through the webinar’s questions box.
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about the Consumer Directed HealthSelect℠ plan? In this Q&A session, medical plan administrator Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and health savings account (HSA) administrator Optum Bank will both provide information on the benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about Consumer Directed HealthSelect medical coverage and HSAs by submitting your inquiry in the questions box.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about your State of Texas Vision℠ plan? In this Q&A session, EyeMed will provide a update on your benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your State of Texas Vision coverage by submitting your inquiry in the questions box.
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about your Texas Income Protection Plan℠? In this Q&A session, the Texas Income Protection Plan administrator Alight will provide a update on your benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your Texas Income Protection Plan coverage by submitting your inquiry in the questions box. Note: We ask that you refrain from submitting questions with any personal health information, are private in nature or confidential account information during this Q&A session.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Your computer
Do you have a question about your Life and AD&D Insurance? In this Q&A session, representatives from Securian, the company that manages ERS’ Life and AD&D insurance plans, will give a update on your benefits. The rest of the session will be devoted to answering your questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your Life and AD&D Insurance coverage by submitting your inquiry in the questions box. Note: During this Q&A session, we ask that you refrain from submitting questions that are private in nature and that include any personal health or confidential account information.
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of July, we will be reviewing Summer Enrollment.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of August, we will be reviewing NEOED Hiring Process (Staff & Faculty).
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of September, we will be reviewing NEOED Hiring Process (Students).
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of October, we will be reviewing EPAF Training.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of November, we will be reviewing Compensation and Pay Practices.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of December, we will be reviewing Job Description (Comp and HRGs).
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
TIme: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Builidng, Room 113 or Teams