The Texas Association of Counties Health & Employee Benefits Pool (TAC HEBP) is one of the oldest, largest and most successful public-sector benefit pools in the nation. The program enables counties and county-related entities to combine, or pool, their purchasing power, increasing contract control and decreasing costs.
For more than 35 years, TAC has furnished high-quality benefits to Pool member employees, retirees, officials and their dependents.
Benefits of TAC HEBP Membership
Sound County Leadership
As a member-driven organization, county leaders drive policy development, negotiations with providers and other program enhancements.
Prepared for Health Care Reform
There's no need to worry if your county’s benefits comply with health care laws. All TAC HEBP health coverage plans meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
Customized to Your County’s NeedsLong-Term Stability of Rates
The Pool provides a variety of options for health care coverage to fit county needs and budgets. The Pool also offers dental coverage, and supplemental accident and life insurance options.
Value-Added Services
TAC HEBP offers a number of programs and services to members at no additional fee to increase the quality of health care, help members live healthier lifestyles and help control costs.
Long-term stability of rates
Volume purchasing gives us the ability to stabilize rates from year to year and pass the savings along to you.
A Streamlined Process
The TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement eliminates the hassles of the annual health care proposal process, and user-friendly and secure online administration makes employee eligibility determinations and billing easy.
The Right Choice for Texas Counties
With a retention rate of more than 99 percent since 1992, the choice for counties is clear. When they join the Pool, they stay. Over 200 counties and related districts are members of the Pool.Private Health Benefits Exchange
TAC HEBP offers a private exchange renewal option that gives counties and districts more flexibility and choice in the benefits they provide employees.
Coverages and Services
For more than 35 years, TAC has furnished high-quality benefits to Pool member employees, retirees, officials and their dependents.
Group Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health & Employee Benefits Pool TAC HEBP is a self-funded pool that offers group health, prescription and dental benefits to active and retired county employees, officials and their dependents through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX).
Health & Employee Benefits Pool TAC HEBP's size enables extremely competitive prescription pricing. This helps stabilize and ultimately lower premiums for our members.
Healthy County Wellness Program
Health & Employee Benefits Pool As a member of TAC HEBP, your county or district has access to the comprehensive and results-oriented Healthy County wellness program.
Health & Employee Benefits Pool The Texas Association of Counties works with members of TAC HEBP to provide group term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage to county employees and their dependents.
Health & Employee Benefits Pool TAC HEBP believes in providing reliable, smart benefits that are attractive to your employees and practical once they have retired. That’s why we provide options for retiree medical coverage through trusted vendor partners.
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Healthy County Wellness Program
As a member of TAC HEBP, your county or district has access to the comprehensive and results-oriented Healthy County wellness program.