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Employer Update

Category: COLA

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VRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments, Effective July 1

March 2025

COLAs take effect July 1 for retirement benefits, VSDP and VLDP. The group life minimum and hazardous supplement also increase.

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Changes in Store for FY 2025 - What You Need to Know

June 2024

A new fiscal year brings new legislation, changes in retiree COLAs and important updates to VRS resources and websites.

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Announcements

May 2024

Download GASB Reports; VRS Training; COLA and Health Insurance Credit Increases.

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Announcements

April 2024

VRS Training; Health Insurance Forms Updated; COLA Increases; Health Insurance Credit Increases

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COLA Increase Takes Effect July 1 for Eligible Retirees

March 2024

Eligible retirees will see the cost-of-living adjustment in their August 1 benefit payment.

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FY 2024 Kicks Off With Changes – What You Need to Know

July 2023

A new fiscal year brings new legislation, changes in retiree COLAs and important updates to VRS resources and websites.

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Announcements

April 2023

Password requirements are being strengthened for myVRS Navigator and new COLAs take effect this summer.

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COLA Increases Take Effect July 1 for Eligible Retirees

March 2023

2024 cost of living adjustments for retirees are the maximum allowed under state law.

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