Employer Update

There is a lot to know when counseling employees about their VRS benefits, especially if you're new to your job. Our four-part Introduction to VRS webinar series gives you an overview of VRS benefits and helps you master benefit details essential in your counseling role.

The 90-minute episodes are broadcast over four days:

• Episode 1 – Understanding VRS and Retirement Account Contributions. Explore VRS structure including retirement plans and systems as well as reporting data and making contributions.
• Episode 2 – New Employees: Time-Sensitive Benefits and Saving for Retirement. Understand time-sensitive benefits, such as purchasing service and insurance, and additional ways to save for retirement with supplemental savings plans and voluntary contributions.
• Episode 3 – Employees in Mid-Career: Life Events. Explore benefits and processes related to various life events including disability, refunds and death.
• Episode 4 – Nearing Retirement: Requirements, Payout Options and Processing. Learn retirement eligibility requirements, payout options and benefits in retirement.

Register today for the Introduction to VRS webinar series. Two sessions are coming up:

• July (13, 15, 20 and 22), 10-11:30 a.m.
• October (5, 7, 12 and 14), 10-11:30 a.m.