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Employer Update

Category: Cost of Living Adjustment

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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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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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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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