Resource Center for VRS Employers: Hybrid Retirement Plan

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Getting Ready to Retire

Getting Ready to Retire

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) administers the VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan, which combines a defined benefit component and a defined contribution component.

At retirement your defined benefit component amount is based on a formula using your age, creditable service and average final compensation. The amount of your defined contribution component benefit depends on your contributions and your employer's contributions to your account and their investment performance.

The defined benefit and defined contribution components, along with Social Security and other savings, make up the basis of your retirement income, which financial experts recommend should be at least 80 percent of your pre-retirement income.

Explores both the financial and mental impacts of retirement. This video provides tips to make sure you know what to expect financially and that you’re prepared for a healthy and happy retirement.
Explore the different ways you can receive your funds at retirement.

More Information

Getting Ready to Retire Guide PDF icon

Need Individual Counseling?

Talk with a counselor about your retirement options, applying for retirement and retiree benefits. Schedule a one-on-one appointment. Counseling hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following options are available:

  • Virtual appointments.
  • In-person appointments.
  • Walk-in counseling on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments strongly encouraged.

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