TRS 2024-25 Benefits Administrative Guide
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Welcome
Your Guide to Success as a Benefits Administrator (BA)
Quick Reference Information
TRS-ActiveCare Service Teams for BAs
Express Scripts
Enrollment
Enrollment Period for the 2024-25 Plan Year
bswift Enrollment Portal
bswift Enrollment Steps
Eligibility
Employee Eligibility
Dependent Eligibility
Disabled Dependents
Court-ordered Dependent Children
Other Court-ordered Dependents
Active Contributing vs. Active Working
New Hire Event
Making Changes/Special Enrollment Events
New Dependents
Loss of Coverage
Dropping Coverage
Coverage Continuation while on Leave without Pay
Pooling Funds/Split Premium
Pooling
Split Premium
Processing Guidelines
Effective Date of Coverage
When Coverage Ends
Changing Employment between Participating Employers and Rehires
Membership Processing Guidelines
Membership Processing Example
Request for Exceptions*
Request for Appeals Resulting in a Denial of Eligibility
Transition of Care
Out-of-State Dependent Coverage
TRS-ActiveCare ID Cards
Billing
Billing Summary
Remittance
View Billing Summaries Online
Split Premium
Cobra Administration
Qualifying Events for COBRA Continuation Coverage
Eligibility
Notification
Employer Responsibilities
When COBRA Coverage Ends
Online Resources
Website Features
Supplies
Forms
Benefits Administrator Training Guide
How To Order Replacement or Temporary BCBSTX ID Cards
How To Order Replacement or Temporary Express Scripts ID Cards
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