Category: Voluntary Contributions

photo of a hand placing money into a piggy bank next to text reading contribution deadline.

December 16 Is Deadline for Voluntary Contribution Changes

December 2024

December 16 is also the last day for members to make contribution changes before the transition to Voya.

A man smiles and points his finger at the viewer on the left. On the right is text which reads your turn to ask.

Your Turn to Ask

September 2024

When switching jobs between VRS-participating employers, do hybrid plan members need to re-elect their voluntary contributions?

A teacher points over his shoulder at words on the chalkboard reading Deadline March 15.

March 15 Is Next Deadline for Hybrid Plan Members to Save More

March 2024

Members who max out early in their careers will see their investment earnings compound over time.

Rear view of a pair of feet wearing sneakers and crew length socks climbing a set of concrete stairs outdoor on a sunny day

How Hybrid Retirement Plan Members Can Step Into Bigger Savings

February 2024

SmartStep hybrid plan members save more for retirement with automatic, annual increases to their voluntary contributions.

An image with a photo of a man working on his laptop on the left side and a screen capture of the paycheck calculator website page on the right side.

Paycheck Calculator Helps Employees Visualize Their Savings

December 2023

Our interactive member paycheck calculator puts employees in control when it comes to determining how much they want to save.

photo of a hand placing money into a piggy bank next to text reading contribution deadline.

Don’t Wait: Alert Hybrid Plan Members of December 15 Voluntary Contribution Deadline

December 2023

Hybrid plan members can contribute up to 4% each month and receive an employer match.

A man smiles and points his finger at the viewer on the left. On the right is text which reads your turn to ask.

Your Turn to Ask

October 2023

Does a Hybrid Retirement Plan member need to re-elect voluntary contributions when hired by another VRS-participating employer?

text reading five ways to build a better future

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.

Two halves of an oval labeled Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution are split down a jagged seam by text that reads July 2024.

New Resource Will Help You Navigate Changes to Hybrid Plan Administration

July 2023

A new resource will walk you through changes in how employer contributions will be calculated and paid for the hybrid plan.