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TRS Releases 2025-2026 ActiveCare Rates
TRS Board of Trustees set premium rate increase for TRS-ActiveCare.
Be an Innovator: Address the Need for Long-Term Care Planning
A unique opportunity for school districts to help employees prepare for the future.
Unlocking School Healthcare: Research Deadlines and Key Considerations
Read some helpful actions and deadlines when considering healthcare plan options for Texas school district employees.
HRX: Pre-Tax Preventive Care Reimbursement Arrangements
Texas educational employers should carefully examine salary reduction plans for health insurance premiums and medical expense reimbursement plans to determine if programs comply with the Internal Revenue Code.
Using the ACA Affordability Calculators
The 2024-2025 ACA Affordability Calculator for Texas school districts is now available from the TASB HR Library. The calculator can be used to ensure districts offer health coverage that is affordable according to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Is Your District Thinking About Leaving TRS-ActiveCare?
As districts weigh benefit options this fall, some may be deciding to leave TRS-ActiveCare. Here are some important considerations to review before opting out.
What Districts Need to Know about Leaving (or Joining) TRS-ActiveCare
Selecting the right benefits provider is important. Recent legislation affects your district’s health insurance options.
Popular Employee Benefits
Review this list of popular benefits to see how your organization’s offerings compare.
5 Things Districts Need to Know about Section 125 (Cafeteria) Plans
You probably already know that cafeteria plans don’t have anything to do with what’s for lunch. Beyond that, you may not know much about this type of plan (also known as a Section 125 plan) and how it can benefit you and your employees. We’ve answered five questions districts often ask.