Are you thinking about retiring? Not sure where to start?

Here is some important information that can help you!

KEY NOTE: Other than medical plans for active employees, CISD does not have access to your TRS member contributions or status. In order to check your TRS status, benefit fund withdrawal, retirement date, years of service, etc., you MUST contact TRS.

**You can complete all necessary forms on line through your TRS account on "MyTRS.Texas.gov"**

STEPS FOR PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT:

10 to 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO RETIREMENT -

  1. Request the "Estimate of Retirement Benefits" (Form TRS 18), complete and submit to TRS (also located under "quick links and forms")

  2. Watch member education and financial awareness videos (TRS Learning Website)

  3. Review retirement options

  4. Schedule an appointment with a benefits counselor

6 MONTHS PRIOR TO RETIREMENT -

  1. Submit your Application for Service Retirement Packet (Form TRS 30)

  2. You will receive a Retirement Application Acknowledgment (Form TRS 32) with further instructions.

You can find all of these steps in more detail in the "TRS Instruction for Service Retirement" under quick links and also on the TRS website.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR ENROLLMENT AND ELIGIBILITY:

  • TRS-Care Standard -

    • TRS Health: 1-888-237-6762 (Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT) 

    • Personal Health Guides: 1-866-355-5999 (24/7)

    • Express Scripts: (855) 778-1459 (24/7) 

  • TRS-Care Medicare Advantage -

    • TRS Health: 1-888-237-6762 (Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT) 

    • Medical Benefits​  -

      United Healthcare: 1-866-347-9507

    • Express Scripts: 1-844-863-5324

  • TRS-Care Dental and TRS-Care Vision (two separate plans available) -

    • TRS Health: 1-888-237-6762 (Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT) 

    • Dental Benefits -

      MetLife: 1-855-488-0522

    • Vision Benefits -  

      MetLife: 1-855-488-0522

Click HERE for TRS-Care Standard "How To" Videos