Benefits and You

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

*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

January 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Invest529 -- Click here to register

Watch this webinar to learn about saving for future higher education expenses for your children, grandchildren, or yourself. During this webinar, you will learn how to:

- Save for tuition and other college costs, such as housing and textbooks
- Take advantage of tax-free earnings
- Meet your savings goals

March 18 | BEWell: Meet & Greet | 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Building 19 (2416 Courthouse Drive, 23456)

As part of the BEWell Spring Fling, swing by for BEWell swag, spin the wheel to get a Virgin Pulse voucher, and watch any of our virtual classes from the big screen! Learn more about the Spring Fling event on pages 4-5 of the BEAT.

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.

2022 Retiree Benefits Guide

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