Category: Legislation

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Your Chance to Learn More About Separation of Hybrid Plan Employer Rates

May 2023

Attend an info session about how separation of hybrid plan rates will impact your payroll process.

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Rules Change July 1 for Hiring Retirees in Certain School Positions

May 2023

Break-in-service reduces to six months for retirees returning in critical shortage jobs or as school security officers.

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Announcements

April 2023

Password requirements are being strengthened for myVRS Navigator and new COLAs take effect this summer.

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Secure 2.0 Act Brings Changes to Retirement Plan Administration

April 2023

One big change under the Secure Act 2.0 is an increase in the required minimum distribution age from 72 to 73.

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Announcements

March 2023

Plan for upcoming myVRS Navigator maintenance, track legislation and register for upcoming training.

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General Assembly Considers Bills That Impact VRS

February 2023

Several bills would have an impact on VRS, including changes to return-to-work rules and hazardous duty benefits.

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General Assembly Session Opens January 11

January 2023

The 2023 Virginia General Assembly gets underway Wednesday, January 11, for a scheduled 30-day session. You can track all VRS-r...

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Learn More About New Legislation’s Impact on VRS

July 2022

The General Assembly passed bills affecting VRS. Refer to the 2022 Legislative Summary PDF for details. (Also, see the May...

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General Assembly Update: Which Laws Impact VRS?

May 2022

While 2022 Special Session I continues, several bills affecting VRS have been signed into law by the governor, including...