Remind Employees to Claim Online Accounts
Encourage employees to register for myVRS and their DCP Account, if applicable, to securely access their retirement information online. Share resources from the VRS Security Center to help employees protect their accounts.
Retirees Can Choose Electronic Tax Forms
Retirees can access their IRS Form 1099-R and W-2 electronically in myVRS and opt out of receiving paper copies by mail.
To opt out, log in to myVRS, select Income Tax Information under My Account and choose the electronic delivery option.
Be Ready for VRS Questions
Register for upcoming VRS Training Academy webinars to strengthen your knowledge of VRS benefits and better assist employees with:
- Disability Retirement
November 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Register - Service Retirement
November 17 | 2-3 p.m. | Register - Intro to VRS 4-Part Series
December 1, 3, 8, 10 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Register
Share Webinars to Support Retirement Planning
Give employees opportunities to learn more about their VRS benefits and prepare for retirement by sharing these upcoming webinars:
For VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 members
- VRS Overview | November 10, 11:30 a.m. | Register
Learn about the value of VRS benefits, vesting and retirement eligibility, and ways to enhance retirement benefits. - Are You on Track? | November 18, 1 p.m. | Register
Get an overview of VRS benefits and optional programs, purchasing prior service and member account resources. - Your Next Steps | December 4, noon | Register
For employees fewer than 12 months from retirement, learn about the retirement application process, required forms and post-retirement considerations. - Benefit Payout Options | December 15, 11 a.m. | Register
Review the four benefit payout options available at retirement, retirement eligibility and how VRS calculates retirement benefits.
For Hybrid Retirement Plan members
- Retirement Readiness for Hybrid Plan Members | November 19, 3 p.m. | Register;
December 18, 1 p.m. | Register
Learn about retirement eligibility, benefit options and important decisions to consider as you prepare for retirement. - Understanding the Hybrid Retirement Plan | November 20, 11 a.m. | Register;
December 17, 11 a.m. | Register
Learn how the defined benefit and defined contribution components of the hybrid plan work together and explore available resources.
