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Employer Update

Category: VSDP

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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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Remind Employees of Long-Term Care Benefits Through VLDP, VSDP

November 2024

Employees who leave VLDP- or VSDP-covered positions, can elect to continue long-term care coverage at the group rate.

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Employees in VLDP or VSDP Can Keep Long Term Care Coverage After Leaving Jobs

November 2023

Counsel employees on this often-overlooked feature of the VSDP and VLDP programs.

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Step-by-Step Guides for Reporting Disability Claims or Status Changes

June 2023

Notify us when employees file claims or their status changes so their other VRS benefits will continue.

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