Eligible Employees

You are eligible for VSDP coverage if:

You are a full-time or part-time salaried state employee covered under VRS, the State Police Officer's Retirement System (SPORS) or the Virginia Law Officer's Retirement System (VaLORS).
You are a full-time teaching, research or administrative faculty member at a Virginia public college or university who has elected VRS in lieu of the optional retirement plan. You may choose VSDP coverage or coverage under a disability program offered by your institution.

Hired before January 1, 1999?

If you were hired as a salaried state employee before January 1, 1999, you had the option to elect VSDP coverage or retain your eligibility to be considered for VRS disability retirement.

Hired on or after July 1, 2009?

If you were hired on or after July 1, 2009, you must complete one year of continuous employment before becoming eligible for short-term and long-term disability coverage for non-work related illnesses or injuries. Your eligibility for sick leave, family and personal leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage for work-related disabilities and long-term care is effective with the first day of employment. If you would like to purchase an individual policy for disability coverage during your first year of employment, see the Fringe Benefits Management Company Provider Network Web site. This site provides a list of companies approved to handle payroll deductions for state employees. The Commonwealth does not sponsor any of these companies.