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New Forms Help Protect Your Information

If you need a family member or other individual to consult with VRS about your benefits or take actions on your behalf if you are no longer able to handle your affairs, you can now formally designate this individual or individuals by filing one of two new forms with VRS.

Authorizing Others to Discuss Your VRS Information

To allow other individuals to discuss your member information with VRS, complete the Authorization to Discuss VRS Account Information (VRS-900) 49kb and have it notarized before sending it to VRS. This authorization is valid for two years from the date of the notary’s signature.

Note: This authorization does not allow VRS representatives to discuss the following types of information with anyone other than the member:

Bank account and bank routing numbers
Medical records
Beneficiary information
Approved Domestic Relations Orders

Filing a VRS Durable Power of Attorney

The Authorization to Discuss VRS Account Information (VRS-900) limits the individual or individuals you designate to sharing and receiving information only. If you require someone to take actions on your behalf, you should complete and have notarized the VRS Durable Power of Attorney (VRS-901) 73kb.

Examples of actions include:

Completing an application for service or disability retirement and electing a benefit payout option
Designating a beneficiary or changing a beneficiary designation
Changing your address
Setting up the direct deposit of your retirement benefit payment

The VRS durable power of attorney remains in effect unless you revoke it or wish to change it. Before submitting this form, read the instructions carefully to ensure you understand the authority that would be granted to the individuals you designate.

Both forms extend authorization to VRS only, not to your employer or other entities.