Summer 2023 Featured Articles

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Ruby Osia Reflects on Global Travels and Kindness

Retired Alexandria schoolteacher visits all seven continents, most recently Antarctica.

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‘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.

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New COLA Effective July 1

If you’re eligible, you will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in your August 1 benefit payment.

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Stay Active in Retirement With These Fitness Tips

Discover the physical and emotional benefits of making exercise a part of your daily routine.

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Summer 2023 Articles

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Announcements

Summer 2023

Basic Group Life Insurance minimum increases; a change to HELPS eligibility requirements; new legislation and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Direct Deposit Schedule Update

Summer 2023

Important update to your direct deposit schedule for December.

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Ruby Osia Reflects on Global Travels and Kindness

Summer 2023

Retired Alexandria schoolteacher visits all seven continents, most recently Antarctica.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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Hazardous Duty Supplement Increases

Summer 2023

Eligible hazardous duty retirees receive the supplement increase with their monthly benefit in August.

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