October 2022 Featured Articles

An image of a male cardinal bird sitting on top of the slats of a wooden fence. To the left of him is text which reads sign-up process changing for retiree health insurance.

State Employers: Prepare Retiring Members to Access State Health Insurance Through Cardinal HCM

The sign-up process for retiree health insurance is changing for state employees starting this month...

Learn More
An image of part of Radford University in Radford, Virginia showing brick colonial style buildings with leafy trees in front.

Participants Can Switch Providers During ORPHE Open Enrollment This Month

October marks annual open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE)...

Learn More
The Cybersecurity Awareness Month logo is on the laft side of this image. At the bottom center of the image is text which reads do your pat. Be cyber smart. On the far right of this image is a couple sitting close together and smiling while looking at a smartphone one of them is holding.

Are Employees Protecting Their Online Accounts?

October marks annual open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE)...

Learn More

October 2022 Articles

On the left, a teacher points to her white board which flows into text on the right which reads News to Know.

Announcements

October 2022

VRS beats expectations in tough market: VRS posted a positive return of 0.6% for fiscal year 2022, ending the year with approxi...

A man smiles and points his finger at the viewer on the left. On the right is text which reads your turn to ask.

Your Turn to Ask

October 2022

I just received my first short-term disability claim from an employee covered under the Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP).

An image with text that reads October is National Retirement Security Month.

Three Ways You Can Help Employees Build a Secure Future

October 2022

This October, National Retirement Security Month affords you an opportunity to reengage with employees about their future...

A person wearing a crash helmet rides a dirt bike very fast while thick clouds of dirt and dust follow in their wake. To the left of them is text which reads get up to speed.

Benefit Administrators: Get Up to Speed on VRS Benefits With This Training

October 2022

There is a lot to know when counseling employees about their VRS benefits, especially if you're new to your job. VRS is here to...

An image of a male cardinal bird sitting on top of the slats of a wooden fence. To the left of him is text which reads sign-up process changing for retiree health insurance.

State Employers: Prepare Retiring Members to Access State Health Insurance Through Cardinal HCM

October 2022

The sign-up process for retiree health insurance is changing for state employees starting this month...

An image of a father and son catching a large fish with a fishing pole. To the left of the image is text which reads don't miss out. Special guaranteed life insurance enrollment opportunity for active members ends November 30.

Optional Group Life Insurance Special Enrollment Underway

October 2022

VRS, working with Securian Financial, the insurer for the Group Life Insurance Program, is offering a one-time opportunity for ...

A line drawing of an envelope with the at sign on it indicating email and a padlock over that indicating security. To the left of the drawing is text which reads send info securely with one click.

Submit VRS Forms and Documents Securely With Zix

October 2022

Any VRS form or related documents that you previously faxed to VRS can be sent using Zix email, a widely used source for encryp...

A line drawing of an envelope with the at sign on it indicating email and a padlock over that indicating security. To the left of the drawing is text which reads send info securely with one click.

Are You Prepared for Hybrid Plan Auto-Escalation?

October 2022

The next Hybrid Retirement Plan auto-escalation will take place in January 2023, effective with the first payroll that month...

An image of part of Radford University in Radford, Virginia showing brick colonial style buildings with leafy trees in front.

Participants Can Switch Providers During ORPHE Open Enrollment This Month

October 2022

October marks annual open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE)...

The Cybersecurity Awareness Month logo is on the laft side of this image. At the bottom center of the image is text which reads do your pat. Be cyber smart. On the far right of this image is a couple sitting close together and smiling while looking at a smartphone one of them is holding.

Are Employees Protecting Their Online Accounts?

October 2022

October marks annual open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE)...

Disability Hands

Notify VRS of Employee Disability Claims or Status Changes

October 2022

Whether you provide the Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) or a comparable disability plan to your Hybrid Retirement Plan...

Announcements
Financial Reporting
Employer Training
Member Education
Forms
Your Turn to Ask
MyVRS Logo