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Category: Benefits

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Follow These Four Best Practices When Onboarding New Employees

August 2024

First days on the job can be overwhelming for new hires. Here are four tips to help streamline your onboarding process.

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Your Turn to Ask

June 2024

How do I certify an employee's service that is eligible for the hazardous duty supplement?

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Retrieve GASB and Census Data Reports Now for Audit Compliance

June 2024

VRS provides key documentation supporting your accounting practices for employee retirement contributions.

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Changes in Store for FY 2025 - What You Need to Know

June 2024

A new fiscal year brings new legislation, changes in retiree COLAs and important updates to VRS resources and websites.

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Counseling Tips for Employees Leaving VRS-Covered Jobs

May 2024

Make sure employees know how certain choices will affect future VRS benefits.

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Your Turn to Ask

May 2024

How can I learn more about VRS benefits administration?

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Announcements

May 2024

Download GASB Reports; VRS Training; COLA and Health Insurance Credit Increases.

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Maximum Optional Life Insurance Benefit Increasing

May 2024

The new maximum coverage amounts will increase July 1 for active members, spouses and retirees.

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Your Turn to Ask

March 2024

What do hazardous duty-covered members need to know when leaving employment or transferring between hazardous duty positions?

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