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Current plan year Benefits Guide
For additional information, please visit the ERS site
Benefits & State Retirement
- The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) administers benefits and manages retirement for Texas state agency employees
- Beginning with your very first paycheck, a mandatory retirement contribution of 6% will be deducted
- State/Employer contribution is 10% of salary
Medical Benefits
Choice of two (2) medical plans, both of which include prescription drug coverage, Basic Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Out of Pocket Medical Premiums
- Full-Time Employee: 100% of employee and 50% of dependent premiums paid by the State
- Part-Time Employee: 50% of employee and 25% of the dependent premiums paid by the State
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Life
- Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Dependent Life
- Short & Long Term Disability (Income Protection)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Three Types)
- Commuter Spending Account
Out of Pocket Optional Benefits Premiums
- Varies based on desired amount of coverage, level of coverage, age, etc.
Discount Purchase Program
Administered by Beneplace
401(k) / 457 Retirement Plans
Administered by Texa$aver via Empowerment Retirement Services
Compensation
Agency-Specific Perks
- Longevity pay (applicable to full-time employees only)
- Direct deposit
- DPS Credit Union
- Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave
- Training opportunities
- Gym/fitness center (in select locations)
- Smoke-free workplace