Current Issue: Summer 2023 Archives Summer 2023 Featured Articles Ruby Osia Reflects on Global Travels and Kindness Retired Alexandria schoolteacher visits all seven continents, most recently Antarctica. Learn More ‘Teaching Music is Life’: Laura Mulligan Thomas Returns to the Classroom After serving 40 years as the Charlottesville High orchestra director, Thomas seizes an encore in the classroom. Learn More New COLA Effective July 1 If you’re eligible, you will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in your August 1 benefit payment. Learn More Stay Active in Retirement With These Fitness Tips Discover the physical and emotional benefits of making exercise a part of your daily routine. Learn More Summer 2023 Articles Announcements Summer 2023 Basic Group Life Insurance minimum increases; a change to HELPS eligibility requirements; new legislation and more. Stay Active in Retirement With These Fitness Tips Summer 2023 Discover the physical and emotional benefits of making exercise a part of your daily routine. New COLA Effective July 1 Summer 2023 If you’re eligible, you will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in your August 1 benefit payment. Follow These Steps to Improve Your Online Security Summer 2023 Staying safe and secure online is a major production these days. You play the starring role. Direct Deposit Schedule Update Summer 2023 Important update to your direct deposit schedule for December. Ruby Osia Reflects on Global Travels and Kindness Summer 2023 Retired Alexandria schoolteacher visits all seven continents, most recently Antarctica. Make the Most of Your Retirement With VRS Services Summer 2023 Tap into myVRS, meet with a CFP professional and get to know your new DCP retirement specialist. Don’t Delay: Be Sure Beneficiary Info Is Current Summer 2023 Ensure your wishes are respected. Check to see if your beneficiary info is up to date. Rules Change July 1 for Retirees Returning to Work in Certain Jobs Summer 2023 Lawmakers add a critical shortage position and reduce the break-in-service requirement for retirees in certain jobs. ‘Teaching Music is Life’: Laura Mulligan Thomas Returns to the Classroom Summer 2023 After serving 40 years as the Charlottesville High orchestra director, Thomas seizes an encore in the classroom. Hazardous Duty Supplement Increases Summer 2023 Eligible hazardous duty retirees receive the supplement increase with their monthly benefit in August. Announcements Direct Deposits COLA Retiree Milestones Follow VRS on Facebook Investments Yearly Archive All Editions Summer 2023 Edition Winter 2022 Edition Summer 2022 Edition