Employer Update

Whether you provide the Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) or a comparable disability plan to your Hybrid Retirement Plan members, it’s essential to notify VRS when an employee has a long-term disability claim or change in disability status.

Your notification ensures other VRS benefits continue. For example, members on long-term disability continue to accrue VRS service credit and remain eligible for group life insurance and the health insurance credit, if the employer participates in these programs.

If you offer VLDP: The program’s third-party administrator will submit information to VRS when an employee has a long-term disability claim or change in disability status. Refer to the Reporting Hybrid Members on Long-Term Disability - VLDP process guide.

If you provide a comparable disability program: You are responsible for notifying VRS about new long-term disability claims or changes to a member’s disability status. Refer to the Reporting Employees on Long-Term Disability - Comparable Plan process guide for the steps to take in myVRS Navigator when reporting employees on long-term disability.