The Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
what is it?
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is an independent state agency that provides several disability and retirement programs for public sector employees. Guynn Waddell values our state employees and appreciates their dedication to making Virginia an extraordinary place to live. When these workers become unable to perform their full duties due to a disabling event, we want to ensure they receive the appropriate assistance and benefits. Our experienced team knows the specific documentation and timing required for applying for benefits under the various Virginia Retirement System programs, and can expertly guide state employees when filing their disability claims.
what programs are available under the VRS?
VRS Disability Retirement
Under this program, state employees are eligible for disability retirement if they have a non-work-related or work-related medical condition that prevents them from performing their jobs, and the condition is likely to be permanent. State employees are not eligible to retire on disability if they are already covered by comparable programs including VLDP and VSDP, or if they defer retirement to take a refund of their member contributions and interest
Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP)
VLDP provides income protection to political subdivision and school division employees who are unable to work due to a non-work-related or work-related illness, injury, or other chronic or catastrophic condition, and are enrolled in this program through their employers. VLDP benefits include short-term disability coverage, long-term disability coverage, and cost-of-living adjustments.
Virginia Sickness & Disability Program (VSDP)
VSDP provides income protection to state employees who are unable to work due to a non-work-related or work-related illness, injury, or other chronic or catastrophic condition, and are enrolled in this program through their employers. VSDP benefits include sick leave, family and personal leave, short-term disability coverage, long-term disability coverage, and cost-of-living adjustments.
