Category: Benefits

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Women in Retirement: Build Financial Resilience With These Strategies

Winter 2023

Women face unique challenges in retirement. Learn how VRS services and other resources can help.

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How Divorce Can Affect Your Retirement Benefits

Winter 2023

Your benefit payout option and the amount of your benefit may be affected.

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Direct Deposit Schedule Update

Summer 2023

Important update to your direct deposit schedule for December.

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New COLA Effective July 1

Summer 2023

If you’re eligible, you will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in your August 1 benefit payment.

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Hazardous Duty Supplement Increases

Summer 2023

Eligible hazardous duty retirees receive the supplement increase with their monthly benefit in August.