Virginia Sickness & Disability Program (VSDP)

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) administers the Virginia Sickness & Disability Program (VSDP) in conjunction with the Department of Human Resource Management and Unum, a third-party vendor that specializes in disability claims management. When you join the state as a full-time or part-time salaried employee, you are automatically enrolled in the VSDP.

Objective

The VSDP provides you with income security when you cannot work because of a partial or total disability. The program includes sick, family and personal leave; short-term disability benefits; long-term disability benefits and a long-term care program. VSDP benefits cover non-work-related and work-related conditions.

The VSDP focuses on helping you make a safe return to your full duties following your disability. Return-to-work plans, such as job modifications or vocational/medical rehabilitation, may be developed in consultation with your employer and treating healthcare or medical professional to assist in your recovery and return to your regular schedule.

Questions about your benefits and the claim process

The VSDP Handbook is your resource for information about the services and benefits of the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program. If you think you may qualify for benefits, talk with your supervisor and your benefits administrator as soon as possible to be sure you understand your responsibilities and eligibility for benefits and to go over any questions you may have about initiating a claim.