Resource Center for VRS Employers: Hybrid Retirement Plan

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Publications

 

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Select publications are available for ordering online. Log in to EZLink, select Manage the Plan, then Forms, Publications Center and Request Publications. If you do not have access to EZLink please contact the MissionSquare Retirement Defined Contribution Plans Support Team.

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Plan Document for the Hybrid 457 Deferred Compensation Plan PDF View
Plan Document for the Hybrid 401(a) Cash Mash Plan PDF View

Administration
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Payroll Guide (for Political Subdivisions, School Divisions and Decentralized State Employers)
Provides step-by-step guidance and in-depth explanations that cover enrollment, calculating the employer match and defined benefit rate, submitting contributions and provides information on a variety of special circumstances and aspects of administering the hybrid plan.
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Payroll Guide (for Centralized State Agencies)
Provides step-by-step guidance and in-depth explanations that cover enrollment, calculating the employer match and defined benefit rate, submitting contributions and provides information on a variety of special circumstances and aspects of administering the hybrid plan.
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Understanding myVRS Navigator's Calculations and Business Rules
Helps employers understand myVRS Navigator's calculations and business rules.
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Understanding myVRS Navigator's Calculations and Business Rules for Less Than 12-Month Employees
Helps employers understand myVRS Navigator's calculations and business rules.
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Hybrid Plan New Hire Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you review key elements of the Hybrid Retirement Plan with new employees.
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VRS Plan Comparison Guide
A quick look at some of the similarities and differences among VRS Plan 1, VRS Plan 2 and the Hybrid Retirement Plan.
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VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan Welcome Letter
A sample letter from VRS to members, containing important coverage information and member resources.
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MissionSquare Retirement Hybrid Retirement Plan Welcome Letter
A sample letter from MissionSquare Retirement, the record keeper for the defined contribution component of the hybrid plan, welcoming members and providing additional information and resources.
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Hybrid Retirement Plan DC Correction Policy
This policy addresses corrections for errors made under the DC component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan.
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Hybrid Retirement Plan Information
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Hybrid Retirement Plan Handbook
An overview of the Hybrid Retirement Plan for members.
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Judicial Retirement System (JRS): Handbook for Members in the Hybrid Retirement Plan
An overview of the Judicial Retirement Plan for members.
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Hybrid Retirement Plan Features & Highlights Brochure
Provides a brief overview of the Hybrid Retirement Plan, including member resources and FAQs.
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Hybrid Contributions Illustration PDF View  

 

Member Account Information
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How to Designate Your Beneficiary
These instructions provide information about beneficiary designations for the VRS Defined Contribution Plans.
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Quick and Easy Access to Your Account
A guide to using Account Access, the secure web portal members use to log in and manage their accounts, and VantageLine, the automated voice-response system.
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Quicken Instructions
Members use these instructions to download their Defined Contribution account activity and import this information into Quicken.
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Download the DCP Mobile App
Manage your account and boost your investment knowledge on the go with the VRS DCP mobile app (now with biometric login options).
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Other Guides
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Hybrid Retirement Plan Leaving Employment Guide
A guide for members who are retiring or leaving their Virginia employers and covers the benefits of keeping money in the defined contribution component of the VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan, next steps and resources.
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Getting Ready to Retire Guide
An overview of preparing for retirement.
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Retiree Handbook
A retiree overview of benefit payments, taxes, life and health insurance and other resources.
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Virginia Sickness and Disability Program Handbook
An overview for state employees in the Virginia Retirement System, State Police Officers' Retirement System and Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System.
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Virginia Local Disability Program Handbook
An overview for employees in the VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan whose school division or political subdivision participates in VLDP.
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Virginia Local Disability Long-Term Care Plan Brochure
For local government and school division employees covered under the hybrid plan.
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Losing a Loved One: Guide for Families PDF View
Get Organized: Your inventory of personal assets, expenses and documents PDF View
RMD Checklist
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) refer to IRS rules that mandate members withdraw minimum yearly amounts from their retirement accounts. Members may review this checklist to help them understand and manage their RMDs.
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Special Tax Notice for Defined Contribution Plans
Explains the potential tax consequences when taking a distribution from your VRS DCP.
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Special Tax Notice for Deferred Contribution Plans
Explains the potential tax consequences when taking a distribution from your VRS DCP.
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Promote the VRS DCP Mobile App (Media Kit) PDF View

 

Investment Information
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Investment Guide
Introduces members to types of risk, the importance of asset allocation/diversification and investment options.
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Fund Profiles
Detailed descriptions of the investment options available to members in the hybrid plan.
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VRS Investment Options Performance
A monthly performance summary of investment funds available in the hybrid plan.
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Fee Disclosure Notice
Explains the fees members pay and the potential impact on their defined contribution account balance.
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VRS Investment Policy Statement
Details the investment offerings provided to participants of VRS Defined Contribution Plans and the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan.
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Market Returns: Consider a Long-term Investing View PDF View
Understanding Market Unpredictability PDF View

 

VRS Employer Manual: Disability
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Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) Benefits PDF View
Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP) Benefits PDF View

Newsletters

Employer Update, the VRS monthly newsletter for employers

Member News, the VRS quarterly newsletter for members

Focus, the VRS quarterly newsletter for participants in the Hybrid Retirement Plan and Defined Contribution Plans