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Advancements in Member Service

Online retirement is available to many VRS members. This major milestone in member service has benefited from employer perspectives and ideas shared through roundtables and focus groups as well as usability testing with members.

VRS invites retiring members to log in to their myVRS accounts and explore the Retirement Planning section. Members eligible to retire using the online system will see the Apply Now button when they select Apply for Retirement in the Manage My Benefits drop-down menu. If they do not see the button, they will see a message that VRS cannot accept their online application at this time and they can submit a paper application directly to VRS. Employers should continue to provide the normal level of counseling to employees as they prepare to retire, especially regarding individual employer benefits and policies related to retirement.

Not Open to All Members

Online retirement is not currently available to all members. Exceptions include but are not limited to those retiring with:

  • Hazardous duty service.
  • Judicial service.
  • Long-term disability in their record or retiring on disability.
  • Approved Domestic Relations Orders (ADRO) on file.
  • Ongoing purchase of prior service agreements.

These members are welcome to explore the Retirement Planning section of myVRS. However, they will see a message letting them know VRS cannot accept their online application at this time. They should submit a paper application directly to VRS.

Paper Forms Available

The Application for Service Retirement (VRS-5) remains available on the VRS website for members who need it. Those retiring on disability should continue to use the Application for Disability Retirement (VRS-6) and associated forms.