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ESC Regional Rating PolicyFor the purposes of regional rating, TRS-ActiveCare groups employers according to ESC region. This grouping was first established for the 2023 plan year, which began Sept. 1, 2022. The following outlines the intent of TRS-ActiveCare regarding this assignment for subsequent years:1. For Employers Participating in TRS-ActiveCare as of Sept. 1, 2022: The employer%u2019s rating region assignment will not change in subsequent years regardless of whether the employer chooses to change ESCs. The assignment for the purposes of regional rating will remain consistent with the employer%u2019s ESC as of Oct. 4, 2021. This assignment can be found here.2. For Employers Entering TRS-ActiveCare After Sept. 1, 2022: The employer%u2019s rating region will be assigned based on geographic ESC assignment. Please note this assignment is based on employer county and may be different from the ESC where the employer receives other services. This assignment is available on the TEA website.3. For Employers that Exited TRS-ActiveCare After Sept. 1, 2022 and Re-enter After the Mandatory Exclusion Period: The employer%u2019s rating region will be assigned based on geographic ESC assignment. Please note this assignment is based on employer county and may be different from the ESC where the employer receives other services. This assignment is available on the TEA website.We still have the same popular plan features that make TRSActiveCare stand out. Aspects like: %u2022 broad statewide and nationwide networks%u2022 low copays for care and TRS Virtual Health %u2022 robust wellness programs%u2022 specialty drug coverage Your employees will also be able to customize their health care to their needs and remove confusing barriers with:%u2022 24/7 customer service through Personal Health Guides %u2022 Health Advisors who can work directly with their doctors %u2022 One-on-one coaching to help them reach wellness goals %u2022 Integrated prescription, medical and family deductibles Visit www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecareba for information and plan materials.BCBSTX and TRS will post premiums and benefit designs online following approval by the TRS Board of Trustees each spring. You can also find detailed plan information in the Annual Enrollment Guide and Benefits Booklets.*BAs should bookmark www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecareba and frequently check for updates that include:%u2022 Annual Enrollment Guide and plan materials%u2022 District Ambassador Contact List%u2022 Blue Access for EmployersSM%u2022 Information about the pharmacy benefits provider, Express Scripts%u2022 BA Presentation slides and recordings%u2022 Presentation slides to present to your employees%u2022 Downloadable formsbswift has partnered with TRS to provide enrollment services and:%u2022 serves as the primary contact for any billing, enrollment or eligibility questions for TRS-ActiveCare employers%u2022 maintains all of the enrollment data for TRS-ActiveCare%u2022 ensures that BCBSTX, Express Scripts and the HMOs receive the most up-to-date enrollment information%u2022 generates monthly premium statements for employers%u2022 provides COBRA administration services (except for COBRA participants in the HMO plans)This Administrative Guide provides detailed information for implementing TRS-ActiveCare. The guide features information on how to enroll new employees, communicate ongoing changes, eligibility rules, billing information, COBRA administration and answers to frequently asked questions.*The portion of the total premium employees pay varies by employer.6 www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecareba