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Employer Update

Category: Benefits

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Your Turn to Ask

May 2024

How can I learn more about VRS benefits administration?

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Announcements

May 2024

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

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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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Your Turn to Ask

March 2024

What do hazardous duty-covered members need to know when leaving employment or transferring between hazardous duty positions?

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Health Insurance Credit Increases for Some Retirees on July 1

March 2024

Recent legislation boosts the health insurance credit for retired constitutional officers, their employees and state employees.

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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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