CVB Retiree Benefits Website:
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*Pages listed in above graphic footnotes are referencing the 2021 Retiree Benefits Guide (see links at bottom of page)
Friday, October 1 - Friday, October 15, 2021
This is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to benefits and covered dependents. Details will be sent to your home address and materials available on the CBO websites as it gets closer to Open Enrollment.
This is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to benefits and covered dependents. Details will be sent to your home address and materials available on the CBO websites as it gets closer to Open Enrollment.
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Monday, September 27 -
Friday, October 1, 2021. Join CBO for the second annual virtual benefits fair. Details will be announced in early September. |
Enhancements Are Coming to the Health Plan in 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, there will be two health plan options offered through Optima Health: CDHP and POS. Both plans will provide the same services as the current Optima plans offered with the same wide choice of providers and top-quality treatment. The health plan options for 2022 provide plan enhancements with no increase in premiums for those getting an employer contribution.
Preview the health plan offerings in the side-by-side summary comparison below and look for upcoming educational webinars to understand current health plan features, review financial modeling, and learn about programs and resources to determine the health plan that best meets your needs in 2022.
2022 Health Plan Design – Summary Comparison
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Preview the health plan offerings in the side-by-side summary comparison below and look for upcoming educational webinars to understand current health plan features, review financial modeling, and learn about programs and resources to determine the health plan that best meets your needs in 2022.
2022 Health Plan Design – Summary Comparison
Click here to open the summary comparison in a separate window.
Become a Health Plan Wiz! Look for upcoming announcements and registration information for “Understanding Your Health Plan Coverage” web events and become a Wiz about your health plan. (This webinar was held on May 4, 2021. A recording of this webinar can be found at https://www.vbgov.com/Site-Info/employees/benefits/Pages/events.aspx under the "In Case You Missed It" tab. Look under the "Benefits Events" tab for future webinars.)
Register for upcoming webinars from Benefits & BEWell!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
For all events visit the Events page on vbgov.com/benefits.
- September 15 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- "Financial Modeling - Am I Spending Too Much on Healthcare?"
Learn how you could be saving, or spending, more money depending on the health plan you are enrolled in based upon your specific health care needs. We will highlight the two new health plans coming in 2022 and tools you should be using to understand costs and spend your health care dollars better. You'll have the chance to ask questions via live Q&A and walk away feeling more confident you are choosing the plan that will best fit your health care needs and the tools that can save you $$$.
- September 28 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- "Apps and Resources - Get "Connected" with Your Health"
Learn about your health plan mobile apps and tools. We will highlight the resources that could be saving you time, providing greater access to care and saving you money, and that you can access easily with just a few taps on your smart phone, tablet or computer. You'll have the chance to ask questions (via live Q&A) and walk away feeling more confident you can easily access health plan resources that will save you time and $$$.
For all events visit the Events page on vbgov.com/benefits.
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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
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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
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:
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
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.
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.
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For full information about benefits and legislative issues supported by the city, please visit the city's website at vbgov.com.
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Consolidated Benefits Office and Other VB Benefits
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Virginia Retirement System
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Social Security Administration
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Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Consolidated Benefits Office and Other VB Benefits
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Virginia Retirement System
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Social Security Administration
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Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
