Category: Group Life Insurance

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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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Maximum Optional Life Insurance Benefit Increasing

May 2024

The new maximum coverage amounts will increase July 1 for active members, spouses and retirees.

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myVRS Makes It Simple to Manage Benefits Online

November 2023

Clicking “submit” is quicker than scrounging for an envelope and a stamp. That’s the convenience of using myVRS.

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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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Employees Can Protect Loved Ones Now by Naming Beneficiaries

June 2023

myVRS makes it easy for employees to update beneficiary information for their pension and group life insurance.

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Optional Life Insurance Rates Decrease July 1 for Certain Ages

June 2023

The Optional Group Life Insurance Program will see an overall rate reduction of 5% effective July 1.

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New myVRS Feature: Online Access to Optional Group Life Insurance Benefits

February 2022

Eligible members can now use myVRS to access their optional group life insurance coverage offered through Securian...

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Political Subdivision Actuarial Valuations to Provide New Contribution Rates

January 2022

Later this month, VRS will email actuarial valuation reports, prepared as of June 30, 2021, to all political subdivision...