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How to Leave TRS-ActiveCare

If you plan to discontinue your participation in TRS-ActiveCare, follow these instructions.

Updated: March 17, 2025

Now that you’ve made the decision to leave TRS-ActiveCare in the next plan year and remain out for at least five years, there are steps you need to complete to finalize it.

Below, we’ve outlined the steps for completing your notice to discontinue. You can also review our initial guidance that was released on June 18, 2021.

Remember: You must submit an election to discontinue by Dec. 31 of the year preceding the next plan year. For example, to leave for the 2025-26 plan year, we must have your notice by Dec. 31, 2025. Once you discontinue, your decision is a five-year (minimum) commitment. Review a visual timeline here.

The Notice of Election to Discontinue form is binding and cannot be reversed once submitted.

Before You Go: The decision to leave TRS-ActiveCare is a five-year minimum commitment. You’ll need to be prepared to hire additional specialized staff that will oversee communications, operations, and finance. Be sure you’ve reviewed all the options/materials carefully.

  • Self-Funding Guide: If you’re planning on self-funding your new plan, be sure you read this document. It outlines information that could impact your district/employer to take into consideration.
  • Questions for Brokers: This document has questions we suggest you ask brokers about their coverage. They’re important to understand the new plan and how to implement it.
  • Claims Data: Did you request and review your employer’s claims data? This will show you the costs specific to your employees.
  • What if you change your mind before Dec. 31? Contact TRS-ActiveCareAdmin@trs.texas.gov. After that date, you must remain out of TRS-ActiveCare for five years.
 

  1. Login to the Reporting Entity (RE) Portal. Only authorized Web Administrators for your employer can grant access and permissions to your employees.

     

  2. Click “Administration” on the navigation bar, which will direct you to a link for Intent. It will look like this:
    Reporting Entity Portal Screenshot: On the top navigation menu, the Administration tab is selected with a drop-down menu.

     

  3. From there, you’ll be asked to note your intent through a form that looks like this:
    Reporting Entity Portal Screenshot showing a form titled

     

  4. Once you’ve reported your intent, you’ll need to submit a Notice of Election to Discontinue form. This must contain:
    • Reporting entity number
    • Documentation showing support from entity’s governing body (i.e. board resolution or meeting minutes)
  5. After this form and the documentation is complete, double check that an authorized signature is on each line.
  6. Send the form and documentation to TRS-ActiveCareAdmin@trs.texas.gov.