Category: Benefits

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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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Your Turn to Ask

December 2023

Are local elected officials reported for benefits?

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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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Learn How to Meet Line of Duty Act Requirements With Online Training

October 2023

Under the Line of Duty Act, employers must provide benefits training to eligible employees. Our online course makes it easy.

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Five Ways Employees Can Build a More Secure Future

September 2023

VRS offers resources and tools to help members learn more about their retirement benefits and savings options.

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Hiring a VRS Retiree? Avoid Costly Mistakes

August 2023

Know the rules for hiring VRS retirees to avoid benefit overpayments and ensure retirees understand impacts on their benefits.

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VRS Member Guide Simplifies Onboarding of New Hires

August 2023

Quickly introduce employees to VRS, the benefits available to them, action steps to take and where to go for more information.

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Custom Tools in myVRS Improve Members’ Plans for a Secure Future

July 2023

Using the tools in myVRS, members can create an income plan for retirement and project their monthly benefits.

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Alight Takes Ownership of ReedGroup

July 2023

Over the next few months, references to ReedGroup will change to Alight on websites, in handbooks and in other communications.