Benefits and You

CVB Retiree Benefits Website:
https://www.vbgov.com/Site-Info/employees/benefits/Pages/retirees.aspx

City of Virginia Beach Consolidated Benefits Office to Operate Remotely Beginning October 1, 2021

Due to ongoing construction within the Plaza Annex building, the Consolidated Benefits Office will begin operating remotely on Friday, October 1, 2021. They will operate remotely for the duration of this construction project, which is expected to continue into the winter. They will send notification and we will update the VBREA website when they return to in-person operation. CBO is committed to maintaining the high quality service they provide to retirees during this time. Their staff are just a call, email, and virtual appointment away. Keep reading to review how to contact them for assistance and submit materials.

Call us.

Call us at 757.263.1060 with general questions and inquiries about benefit plans, qualifying life events, to get help enrolling in benefits on the Benefitfocus platform, for questions regarding VRS years of service or purchasing prior time, and more!

Email us.

Send your question(s) or request(s) to Benefits@vbschools.com and a CBO staff member will respond. You may contact the BEWell program at BEWell@vbschools.com.

Schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment with us.

Click here to schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment to discuss the following with a benefit specialist.

- Benefits Enrollment Assistance – Newly hired employees can receive consultation on the full offering of benefits.
- Employee Leave Benefits Counseling – Those currently on leave, or considering going out on leave, can schedule time to talk about their benefits and what to expect.
- Retiree Benefits Enrollment Help – New retirees can receive consultation on retiree benefit offerings.
Use our secure Drop Box.

It’s secure and available 24/7. You may continue to submit checks and other documents to our office by placing them in the secure CBO Drop Box located outside the entrance to Plaza Annex, Suite 100 (641 Carriage Hill Road, Virginia Beach).

Mail us.

We will continue to receive USPS mail. You can provide checks and other documents to our office by sending mail to us at: 2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

*Pages listed in above graphic footnotes are referencing the 2021 Retiree Benefits Guide (see links at bottom of page)

Register for upcoming webinars from Benefits & BEWell!

UPCOMING WEBINARS

December 6 | Making Mental Health a Priority
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Click here to register
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- Click here to register There is a growing movement to make talking about mental health a priority, especially in the workplace. This seminar will help provide actionable steps for guiding someone toward professional help.
Flu Shot Clinics - Get Your FREE* Flu Vaccine! (Appointment Only):

*Free flu shot clinics are available for retirees and family members age 18 years and older covered by the City Optima Health plan.
In order to receive a flu shot at a BEWell Flu Shot Clinic, you must bring your Optima Health Insurance Card.

- October 26 | 7:00am - 12:00 pm | Building 19 - Click here to make your appointment
- October 27 | 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Central Library - Click here to make your appointment
- October 29 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Plaza Annex - Click here to make your appointment
- November 3 | 7:00am - 11:00 am | VBCPS Facilities and Maintenance Services (formerly School Plant) - Click here to make your appointment
- November 8 | 7:00am - 11:00am | Plaza Annex - Click here to make your appointment
Health Screening (Appointment Only):

Retirees still covered by the City Optima Health Plan can get an annual physical each year with their physician or attend a BEWell Health Screening event and earn points! In order to ensure the health and safety of attendees and staff, this event will be appointment only.

- December 3 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Plaza Annex - Click here to make your appointment

Please note: you will only receive points for one annual physical/health screening per calendar year.

IMPORTANT: In-person events (i.e. Health Screenings and Flu Shot Clinics) are subject to cancellation based on state recommendations and guidelines for indoor gatherings.

For all events visit the Events page on vbgov.com/benefits.

OPTIMA HEALTH PLAN MEMBERS - RECEIVE VIRTUAL CARE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!
As part of your Optima Health Plan coverage, you have a benefit for virtual care services provided by MDLIVE. With MDLIVE, you can visit with a Board-Certified doctor 24/7 by phone or secure video to assist with non-emergency medical conditions such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cold and flu, ear infections, and much more!

Did you know MDLIVE doctors can also help with stress and anxiety? Click here to watch how MDLIVE therapy sessions work. You can also find this video on YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=pTnzavvd2Pc).

To learn more about this benefit, access your Optima Health account. (If accessing for the first time, you will need to complete the medical history profile.)
• Optima Health mobile app [Download from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android)].
 Sign in to your member account and access Virtual Visit from the main options.
• OptimaHealth.com
 Sign in to your member account and access Virtual Visit from the main options

Starting this summer, ICMA-RC is changing their name to MissionSquare Retirement. ICMA-RC manages the COV 457 Deferred Compensation & Hybrid plans for the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). ICMA-RC is sending communications about this name change directly to plan participants. But we’re sharing as well to ensure

you know about it. And we want to avoid any confusion when you start seeing the new name. There’s nothing you need to do right now. If you’re interested in learning more about the name change, click on the links below:
FAQs of why they’re changing their name
Poster with details about the name change

Learn How to Save With Your VRS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

VRS DCP Appointments
We invite you to register for a one-on-one appointment to learn more about your Va. Retirement System (VRS) Defined Contribution Plan (DCP).

DCP Retirement Specialists from ICMA-RC, the recordkeeper for the VRS DCP, are available to speak with you and answer any questions.

Register for an appointment to:

Understand your role in saving and investing for your future
Explore how contributions can help you reach your goals
Learn how to choose the right investments for your lifestyle
Discover tools to help you manage your retirement account

For meeting details, contact:
Name: Vainy Gleveckas
Phone: 855-253-1201
Email: vgleveckas@icmarc.org
Meeting Registration Link: https://icmarc.secure.force.com/events?SiteId=a0lf1000007CvyqAAC

**Additional Individual Appointments:
https://icmarc.secure.force.com/events?SiteId=a0l3a00000IYEOcAAP

City Partners with Via Benefits for Medicare Marketplace Services

Virginia Beach City and Schools is partnering with Via Benefits Insurance Services to provide access to medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for our retirees when they become Medicare-eligible. Via Benefits is the nation’s largest private Medicare marketplace and will assist you in selecting the plan(s) that is best suited to your needs, when you are approaching Medicare eligibility.

This new offering only affects retired individuals and/or their covered spouses who become Medicare-eligible on or after November 1, 2020. An announcement letter was mailed to home for all retirees on the City or Schools health and/or dental plan regardless of when you will become Medicare-eligible to make you aware of this new complimentary service.

For more information or to enroll, contact Via Benefits Insurance Services at 833-963-1232 (TTY:711) or my.viabenefits.com/vabeach.

2021 Retiree Benefits Guide

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