TTU HR News
Health Insurance Coverage for Tobacco Users
10/01/2011
Under state law, tobacco users will pay higher premiums for their health insurance coverage starting January 1, 2012. If an employee or a covered family member uses tobacco, they will pay $30, $60, or $90 more each month in additional health insurance premiums, depending on how many tobacco users are covered.
The links below provide more information to be distributed to your employees about this new law. The last link is information about free services for employees who want to quit smoking. If additional information is needed, please contact the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) at 1-877-275-4377.