William H. Leighty Rejoins VRS Board of Trustees
Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently appointed William H. Leighty to the VRS Board of Trustees. Leighty is a managing partner at DecideSmart LLC in Richmond and brings decades of experience in Virginia state government and public-sector management. He previously served as chief of staff to Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and also as VRS director and board member.
Join Upcoming Education Sessions
These no-cost, hour-long webinars can help you make the most of your VRS membership.
- VRS Overview | Tuesday, May 19, 3 p.m.
Get a foundational understanding of your VRS retirement plan. Topics include the value of your benefit, vesting, retirement eligibility and ways to build toward a stronger retirement. - Your Next Steps | Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m.
Within 12 months of retirement? We’ll walk you through the application process with an overview of online retirement in myVRS, forms you may need along the way and what to expect after you retire. - Are You on Track? | Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m.
Get up to speed on your VRS membership and why planning now matters. Topics include an overview of your benefits and optional programs, when to consider purchasing prior service and your member account resources.
One-on-one counseling appointments are also available in person and virtually. Visit the Education webpage to register for webinars, explore topics and book an appointment.
Updates to Optional Life Insurance Enrollment, Coverage
The Optional Group Life Insurance Program now offers members and their families more flexibility when enrolling and managing coverage. Here’s what’s new:
- New hires now have 45 days to enroll in optional life insurance without answering health questions, an increase from the previous 30-day window.
- You can also enroll a spouse or dependent within 45 days of a qualifying event, such as a marriage or the birth of a child, without medical underwriting.
- Coverage for dependent children now begins at birth, rather than 15 days after birth.
- A $10,000 benefit is paid in the event you are enrolled in optional life insurance and a child passes away within 31 days of their birth but prior to enrollment.
Optional group life insurance is available to members whose employers participate in the VRS Group Life Insurance Program. It lets you purchase additional coverage for yourself, your spouse and your dependent children. You pay the premiums through payroll deduction.
Visit Securian Financial to enroll, update your coverage or learn more.
Visit the Retirement Counseling Center
In case you missed it, the VRS Retirement Counseling Center moved to a convenient location near Richmond in Henrico County that offers ample parking and easy highway access.
The center is now located at Reynolds Crossing (6641 W. Broad St.) in Suite G106. Free parking is available in an adjacent lot.
Come visit and meet with a counselor this summer, whether you’re getting ready to retire or planning for the long term. Virtual appointments are also available.
Book an appointment or get directions to the counseling center.
