VRS Training Academy Eases Benefit Administration

August 2022

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Is it time for additional training on the basics or the fine points of VRS benefits administration? Use your current experience level and position to guide course selection. You may be new to your role or you may have been in your position for a few years. You may help employees with benefits questions every day, or you may deal solely with payroll topics. Or, maybe you need to know a little bit about everything!

To pinpoint the training that’s right for you, the VRS Training Academy offers three educational series: Overview, Benefits, and Technical. Each learning series focuses on principal points and takeaways to help employers process benefits and counsel employees on time-sensitive decisions related to retirement benefits.

Upcoming live webinar training opportunities include:

Course	Description	Dates & Times
Introduction to VRS for Benefit Administrators	This four-episode webinar series is designed to give newer benefit administrators a high-level introduction to VRS structure and benefits. Episodes are broadcast over four days.	10-11:30 a.m. August Session: August 16, 18, 23 and 25 October Session: October 18, 20, 25 and 27 December Session: December 6, 8, 13 and 15
Life Insurance	This webinar will help employers explain the basic and optional components of the VRS group life insurance program and answer questions about eligibility, beneficiaries and benefits.	Wednesday, September 28 2-3 p.m.
Retirement Payout Options	This webinar focuses on key points human resource staff should discuss with employees as they decide which payout option to choose.	Wednesday, November 30 2-3 p.m.