Category: Members

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Tune Members to the Hybrid Learning Channel

August 2022

While streaming their favorite summer shows, employees could also spend some time...

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Online Retirement Is Easiest Option for Many Members

July 2022

If you have employees who are preparing to retire, we encourage you to remind them to take advantage of online retirement...

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Five Steps to Take for Employees on Military Leave

July 2022

When employees are called to active duty military service, take time to carefully review and communicate the potential impact...

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Help Employees Put Their Raises to Work

July 2022

If you’re preparing for employee pay raises in fiscal year 2023, consider these tips to help VRS members plan for a more...

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MBPs for Members Post in myVRS Later This Summer

July 2022

The 2022 Member Benefit Profiles (MBPs) for employees in Plan 1, Plan 2 or the Hybrid Retirement Plan represent a great...

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What You Need to Know About Hybrid Plan Auto-Escalation 2023

June 2022

The auto-escalation date for Hybrid Retirement Plan members is approaching, which means your employees may have questions about...

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June 15: Next Opportunity for Hybrid Plan Members to Boost Savings

June 2022

Hybrid Retirement Plan members may contribute up to 4% of their creditable compensation each month to the defined contribution...

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Online Retirement Speeds the Application Process for Members

June 2022

myVRS is one of the most important resources available to employees. This secure, online system helps prepare them for the...

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Are You Using the Latest Version of VRS Forms?

May 2022

Before you complete and send a form to VRS, take a quick moment to look at the revision date in the lower left-hand corner....