1. When do my SPRING ISD benefits end?

If you are currently participating in the District insurance benefits, your coverage will end on the last day of that month you resign (unless you resign at the end of your contract and then TRS lets you keep your insurance through August 31).
To find out when your last paycheck will be, call the Payroll Department at 281-891-6095.

2. Can I have health insurance coverage after I retire?

Yes, health insurance is available through TRS-Care for retirees who have at least ten years of service with TRS. Click here to find out more about TRS-Care
If ineligible for TRS-Care, you will be eligible for health insurance through COBRA, an rates will remain the same as current ActiveCare rates, minus the district’s contributions and with an additional 2% administration fee. COBRA coverage will only be available for 18 months and it is administered by WellSystems at 1-844-752-5146. A packet will be mailed to you shortly after leaving the District.

3. Can I have dental and vision insurance coverage after I retire?

Yes, both are available through COBRA at current rates plus 2% administration fee. It is also available for 18 months and is administered by First Financial at 281-847-8422. A packet will be mailed to you shortly after leaving the District.

4. How will my TRS retirement benefits affect my Social Security benefits?

Your TRS retirement benefits will likely result in a reduction in your Social Security benefits. Click on SSA
If you have any questions related to Social Security benefits, call Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
There are two specific publications that may be of importance to you:
Government Pension Offset - SSA Publication No. 05-10007
Windfall Elimination Provision - SSA Publication No. 05-10045

5. How will my TRS health insurance benefits affect my Medicare benefits?

You should apply for Medicare during your initial enrollment period with Medicare, which begins three months before the month of your 65th birthday. To enroll in Medicare, contact Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
If you have any questions related to Medicare benefits, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to order free Medicare publications, and they will be mailed to you. You can expect to receive them within 3 weeks.
You can also go to the Medicare Publications Website to view or download current free Medicare publications.
To best determine how TRS-Care will interact with Medicare, go to the following TRS Websites: FAQs: TRS-Care

TRS Retirement Information

Where can I get more information about Retire/Rehire?