ERS 2026 Benefits Overview

The Benefits Overview presentation reviews the state employee benefits package including your health insurance options, optional benefits (vision, dental, life insurance etc.) and your retirement plan. Contact ERS Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., by phone at (877) 275-4377 (Toll-free), TTY: 711 or (800) 735-2989 or at https://ers.texas.gov/Contact-ERS The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) manages benefits for employees and retirees of State of Texas agencies and some higher education institutions. These benefits contribute to the financial security and overall well-being of employees, retirees and their families. They are an important part of the compensation package of state agency and institution employees.