January 2023 Featured Articles

Meet the CIO Andrew H. Junkin

New CIO Andrew Junkin Looks to Build on VRS’ Investment Success

Chief Investment Officer Andrew Junkin joined VRS in 2022 after an extensive national search. He most recently served as chief ...

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Watch: VRS in 2022

In 2022, VRS celebrated 80 years of serving those who serve others. Through the decades, the VRS team has consistently worked t...

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Help Protect Employees From Identity Theft

Online security is more important than ever. VRS has developed a quick-read graphic to help members prevent identity theft. Sha...

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January 2023 Articles

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Announcements

January 2023

Political subdivisions: Contact VRS if looking to offer hazardous duty coverage. If you are considering adding enhanced hazard...

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Your Turn to Ask

January 2023

What options are available to me when hiring a VRS retiree?

An image of raised numerals that spell out 2022 with the VRS 80th anniversary logo in place of the zero.

Watch: VRS in 2022

January 2023

In 2022, VRS celebrated 80 years of serving those who serve others. Through the decades, the VRS team has consistently worked t...

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Online Now: 2022 VRS Annual Financial Reports

January 2023

The 2022 VRS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is now available online. (Excerpted sections of the report, including financ...

Meet the CIO Andrew H. Junkin

New CIO Andrew Junkin Looks to Build on VRS’ Investment Success

January 2023

Chief Investment Officer Andrew Junkin joined VRS in 2022 after an extensive national search. He most recently served as chief ...

Six colored pencils laid out on a light blue background with adjacent Six Tips to Prevent Identity Theft text.

Help Protect Employees From Identity Theft

January 2023

Online security is more important than ever. VRS has developed a quick-read graphic to help members prevent identity theft. Sha...

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Hybrid Plan Auto-Escalation Contribution Reporting Tips

January 2023

Hybrid Retirement Plan auto-escalation went into effect January 1, boosting members’ voluntary contributions by 0.5%, except fo...

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Get the Training You Need in 2023

January 2023

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

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General Assembly Session Opens January 11

January 2023

The 2023 Virginia General Assembly gets underway Wednesday, January 11, for a scheduled 30-day session. You can track all VRS-r...

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Informational Actuarial Valuations Coming Soon for Political Subdivisions

January 2023

VRS will provide informational actuarial valuations for pensions and the health insurance credit to participating political sub...

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LODA Fund Premiums Set to Increase in FY24

January 2023

At its November meeting, the VRS Board of Trustees approved an increase to the premium for the Line of Duty Death and Health Be...

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