Category: Legislation

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Announcements

March 2025

Monthly Contributions to Hybrid Retirement Plan; Track Legislation; Administering Benefits; Streamline Orientation

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Stay on Top of All VRS-Related Legislation This Session

February 2025

During each General Assembly session VRS tracks legislation that will affect benefits, policies and procedures.

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Monitor 2025 Legislation Affecting VRS Benefits, Starting January 14

January 2025

Track active House and Senate bills that may affect VRS policy and benefits.

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Key Reminders About Hybrid Retirement Plan Rate Separation

August 2024

Need help with new hybrid plan administration changes? Register for one of our upcoming virtual help sessions.

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Two Components of Hybrid Retirement Plan Now Managed Separately

July 2024

You now administer the defined contribution and defined benefit portions of the plan as separate and independent components.

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Which New Laws Affect VRS?

May 2024

Our legislative summary covers the 2024 laws enacted that affect VRS-administered plans and benefits.

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Countdown to Hybrid Rate Separation: Are You on Track?

May 2024

After July 1, you will no longer reconcile the defined contributions for hybrid plan members with your monthly VRS snapshot.

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How to Ensure You’re Fully Prepared for Hybrid Rate Separation

April 2024

Monthly snapshots will change, so make sure you consider any impacts on your internal processing.

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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.