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Your monthly cost for TRS-ActiveCare coverage is determined by available state and employer funding, as well as your choice of health plan.TRS works to set competitive total premiums to pay health care claims. Each school district then determines its contribution. During Annual Enrollment, check with your employer or your Benefits Administrator to determine what you%u2019ll pay.School employers combine funding with state funding to contribute at least $225 per employee per month toward premiums. Many employers contribute more.Pooling and Splitting FundsMarried employees who are active, contributing TRS participants may %u2018pool%u2019 or split their local employer and state funding. Benefits Administrators can give information to married employees about pooling and splitting. The paper version of the Application to Split Premium form is no longer available. Each employee must work with their Benefits Administrator to complete the online form. They should submit this online form during Annual Enrollment each plan year.COST OF COVERAGENeed to Know. Many employers contribute more than the minimum requirement of $225 per employee, per month. Check with your Benefits Administrator to find out what your employer contributes. How to Calculate Your Monthly PremiumTotal Monthly PremiumYour Employer and State ContributionsYour Premium66 www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare