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Apply for Health Insurance Credit, Update Premium Information in myVRS

Winter 2025

Claim your credit, if eligible, or update your coverage details.

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Know When Your Payment Will Arrive

Winter 2025

See next year's direct deposit schedule for your monthly benefit.

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What Funds Your Monthly Benefit? Learn About the VRS Trust Fund’s Role

Winter 2025

Find out how investment returns and careful planning keep your pension funded for the long term.

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New COLA, Hazardous Duty Supplement Effective July 1

Summer 2025

See how benefit adjustments to assist with rising costs will change your August 1 payment.

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Support Your Loved Ones by Getting Organized

Summer 2025

Update your beneficiaries and organize documents now to ensure your wishes are followed later.

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News and Announcements

Winter 2024

Tax Season Reminders; Changing Your Survivor Option; HELPS Eligibility Reminder

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Know When to Expect Your Payment

Winter 2024

Note the latest dates for your monthly benefit.

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New COLA Effective July 1

Summer 2024

Eligible retirees will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in August.

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Direct Deposit Schedule

Winter 2023

Note the dates for your retirement benefit payments.

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