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VRS is always here to help members. They can tap into webinars, one-on-on virtual counseling and more by visiting the Education & Counseling page on the VRS website.
- Employees in Plans 1 and 2 should check out the Are You on Track? webinar, 10-11 a.m. November 30.
- A pair of upcoming sessions hosted by MissionSquare Retirement – Spend Like There IS a Tomorrow (1-2 p.m. December 7) and Will You Have Enough to Retire Comfortably? (1-2 p.m. December 14) – focus on smart spending and retirement planning.
- For employees close to retirement, Your Next Steps (1-2 p.m. December 15) guides them through retirement application process.
- Virtual appointments (video or audio-only) are available for all members. They can schedule a session from the Education & Counseling page.
Are you prepared for hybrid plan auto-escalation? Download the Auto-Escalation Employer Guide.
The next Hybrid Retirement Plan auto-escalation will take place in January 2023, effective with the first payroll that month. The deadline for hybrid plan members to opt out is December 15. Promote the benefits of auto-escalation and share member announcements to educate employees on the long-term value of contributing 4% to build retirement savings.
Submit VRS forms and documents securely with Zix. Any VRS form or related documents that you previously faxed to VRS can be sent using Zix, a widely used source for encrypting and decrypting emails. Our Using Zix to Send Encrypted Email job aid shows you how to register your Zix account.
Are you new to administering VRS benefits? Let us know so our employer representative team can introduce themselves to you and point you to resources and training opportunities.