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Mon Apr 29
7:00 AM
In-person Individual Consultations Available

To secure an individual consultation please review the select topics and descriptions before booking your consultation slot. Individual consultations are available every half hour. In-person consultation will take place from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Monday, April 29. Availability is limited. Registration is required.  

8:00 AM
Open Session #1: Resident Benefits - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

This informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.



9:00 AM
Group Session #1: VRS Classified (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Classified Employees: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Overview

For newly hired classified employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service), membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan is automatic. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered in this session will include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your retirement benefit. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

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Group Session #2: Resident Benefits - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

This informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.



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10:00 AM
Group Session #3: VRS Faculty (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Faculty Employees: Faculty Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) or Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan)

Eligible faculty have the option to elect to participate in ORPHE or an applicable VRS plan based on your current or prior service date. 

ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return. This session will present a general comparison of the features offered in each ORPHE provider's plan and offer information to learn more about your plan, benefits, and investments in ORPHE.


Newly hired faculty employees (with PRIOR OR NO PRIOR state service) have the option to elect membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

 


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Group Session #4: Captrust - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) transition to Old Dominion University (ODU) 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans

This informational session will be presented by CAPTRUST, ODU’s independent retirement plan consultant. CAPTRUST will detail the transition for EVMS employees to the ODU 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans. These plans allow participants to save money for retirement through payroll deductions while enjoying certain tax benefits.

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11:00 AM
Group Session #5: Benefits Overview - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Synopsis of State Employee Benefits Package

The Commonwealth offers multiple benefits to state employees. This session will focus on health benefits, dental and vision coverage, a flexible spending account option, and the employee assistance program. This overview session will present an outline of health and retirement options, as well as key benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life and long-term care insurance, deferred compensation, and the employee assistance program.

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Group Session #6: VaLORS - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Law Enforcement Employees:  Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS)

As a member of VaLORS, you have an opportunity to lay the foundation for your future retirement needs. This session will present information about retirement eligibility requirements for VaLORS hazardous duty positions, and how multipliers are used to calculate your service retirement benefit. You will also discover VRS resources such as the option start saving through the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available to help plan your future. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.


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12:00 PM
Group Session #7: TIAA (Working Lunch - boxed lunch provided) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) TIAA Presents - New Opportunities for Your Retirement Plan

This session will provide an overview of the Old Dominion University Retirement Plans and the integration with Eastern Virginia Medical School, its benefits, and the opportunities available within the plan. It will also review options for managing your portfolio, tools, and resources, how to get help from TIAA, and the availability to meet one-on-one with TIAA.



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Group Session #8: Captrust (Working Lunch - boxed lunch provided) - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) transition to Old Dominion University (ODU) 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans

This informational session will be presented by CAPTRUST, ODU’s independent retirement plan consultant. CAPTRUST will detail the transition for EVMS employees to the ODU 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans. These plans allow participants to save money for retirement through payroll deductions while enjoying certain tax benefits.

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1:00 PM
Group Session #9: Benefits Overview - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Synopsis of State Employee Benefits Package

The Commonwealth offers multiple benefits to state employees. This session will focus on health benefits, dental and vision coverage, a flexible spending account option and the employee assistance program. This overview session will present an outline of health and retirement options, as well as key benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life and long-term care insurance, deferred compensation, and the employee assistance program.

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Group Session #10: Fidelity - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Get to Know Fidelity and Your Workplace Savings Plan

This session will present information to learn more about how to make the most of your workplace retirement savings plans and how Fidelity Investments® will support your enrollment, vendor, investment, and salary reduction (deferrals) election process. It will also include an overview of how the NetBenefits® benefits portal will provide you with the ability to:


  • View your account balance 

  • View or change the amount your contributions in the 403(b) Plan

  • Change retirement vendors

  • Access links to specific retirement provider account information

  • Enroll in the 403(b) and 401(a) plans and select your retirement provider(s)

 

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2:00 PM
Group Session #11: VRS Faculty (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Faculty Employees: Faculty Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) or Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan)

Eligible faculty have the option to elect to participate in ORPHE or an applicable VRS plan based on your current or prior service date. 


ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return. This session will present a general comparison of the features offered in each ORPHE provider's plan and offer information to learn more about your plan, benefits, and investments (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service) have the option to elect membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

 

Read More
Group Session #12: TIAA - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) TIAA Presents - New Opportunities for Your Retirement Plan

This session will provide an overview of the Old Dominion University Retirement Plans and the integration with Eastern Virginia Medical School, its benefits, and the opportunities available within the plan. It will also review options for managing your portfolio, tools, and resources, how to get help from TIAA, and the availability to meet one-on-one with TIAA.

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3:00 PM
Group Session #13: VRS Classified (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Classified Employees: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Overview

For newly hired classified employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service), membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan is automatic. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered in this session will include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your retirement benefit. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

Read More
Group Session #14: Resident Benefits - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

This informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.



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Tue Apr 30
7:00 AM
In-person Individual Consultations Available

To secure an individual consultation please review the select topics and descriptions before booking your consultation slot. Individual consultations are available every half hour. In-person consultation will take place from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Monday, April 30. Availability is limited. Registration is required.  

8:00 AM
Open Session #2: Resident Benefits- Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

This  informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered will include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being. 



9:00 AM
Group Session #15: VRS Faculty (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Faculty Employees: Faculty Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) or Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan)

Eligible faculty have the option to elect to participate in ORPHE or an applicable VRS plan based on your current or prior service date. 


ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return. This session will present a general comparison of the features offered in each ORPHE provider's plan and offer information to learn more about your plan, benefits, and investments in ORPHE.


Newly hired faculty employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service) have the option to elect membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

 

Read More
Group Session #16: Benefits Overview - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Synopsis of State Employee Benefits Package

The Commonwealth offers multiple benefits to state employees. This session will focus on health benefits, dental and vision coverage, a flexible spending account option and the employee assistance program. This overview session will present an outline of health and retirement options, as well as key benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life and long-term care insurance, deferred compensation, and the employee assistance program.

Read More
10:00 AM
Group Session #17: VRS Classified (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Classified Employees: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Overview

For newly hired classified employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service), membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan is automatic. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered in this session will include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your retirement benefit. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

Read More
Group Session #18: Resident Benefits - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

This informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.



Read More
11:00 AM
Group Session #19: VaLORS (including prior service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Law Enforcement Employees:  Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS) 

As a member of VaLORS, you have an opportunity to lay the foundation for your future retirement needs. This session will present information about retirement eligibility requirements for VaLORS hazardous duty positions, and how multipliers are used to calculate your service retirement benefit. You will also discover VRS resources such as the option start saving through the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available to help plan your future. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.


Read More
Group Session #20: Captrust - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) transition to Old Dominion University (ODU) 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans 

This informational session will be presented by CAPTRUST, ODU’s independent retirement plan consultant. CAPTRUST will detail the transition for EVMS employees to the ODU 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans. These plans allow participants to save money for retirement through payroll deductions while enjoying certain tax benefits.

Read More
12:00 PM
Group Session #21: Benefits Overview (Working Lunch - boxed lunch provided) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Synopsis of State Employee Benefits Package 

The Commonwealth offers multiple benefits to state employees. This session will focus on health benefits, dental and vision coverage, a flexible spending account option and the employee assistance program. This overview session will present an outline of health and retirement options, as well as key benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life and long-term care insurance, deferred compensation, and the employee assistance program.

Read More
Group Session #22: TIAA (Working Lunch - boxed lunch provided) - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) TIAA Presents - New Opportunities for Your Retirement Plan 

This session will provide an overview of the Old Dominion University Retirement Plans and the integration with Eastern Virginia Medical School, its benefits, and the opportunities available within the plan. It will also review options for managing your portfolio, tools, and resources, how to get help from TIAA, and the availability to meet one-on-one with TIAA.

Read More
1:00 PM
Group Session #23: VRS Classified (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Classified Employees: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Overview 

For newly hired classified employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service), membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan is automatic. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered in this session will include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your retirement benefit. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

Read More
Group Session #24: Captrust - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) transition to Old Dominion University (ODU) 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans 

This informational session will be presented by CAPTRUST, ODU’s independent retirement plan consultant. CAPTRUST will detail the transition for EVMS employees to the ODU 403(b) and Cash Match Retirement Plans. These plans allow participants to save money for retirement through payroll deductions while enjoying certain tax benefits.

Read More
2:00 PM
Group Session #25: TIAA - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) TIAA Presents - New Opportunities for Your Retirement Plan 

This session will provide an overview of the Old Dominion University Retirement Plans and the integration with Eastern Virginia Medical School, its benefits, and the opportunities available within the plan. It will also review options for managing your portfolio, tools, and resources, how to get help from TIAA, and the availability to meet one-on-one with TIAA.

Read More
Group Session #26: Fidelity - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Get to Know Fidelity and Your Workplace Savings Plan

This session will present information to learn more about how to make the most of your workplace retirement savings plans and how Fidelity Investments® will support your enrollment, vendor, investment, and salary reduction (deferrals) election process. It will also include an overview of how the NetBenefits® benefits portal will provide you with the ability to:


  • View your account balance 

  • View or change the amount your contributions in the 403(b) Plan

  • Change retirement vendors

  • Access links to specific retirement provider account information

  • Enroll in the 403(b) and 401(a) plans and select your retirement provider(s)

 

Read More
3:00 PM
Group Session #27: VRS Faculty (including PRIOR or NO PRIOR service) - Waitzer 100
1st Floor Room 100, Waitzer Hall

Topic: Faculty Employees: Faculty Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) or Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan

Eligible faculty have the option to elect to participate in ORPHE or an applicable VRS plan based on your current or prior service date. 


ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return. This session will present a general comparison of the features offered in each ORPHE provider's plan and offer information to learn more about your plan, benefits, and investments in ORPHE.


Newly hired faculty employees (with PRIOR or NO PRIOR state service) have the option to elect membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement. 


This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

 

Read More
Group Session #28: Resident Benefits - Waitzer 300
3rd Floor Room 300 , Waitzer Hall

Topic: Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits 

This informative session is aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.



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Wed May 01
9:30 AM
Online Presentations Made Available

Missed the conference? Check back on May 1st for prerecorded sessions!

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Group Session Recording: Resident Benefits

Resident & Fellow Health and Welfare Benefits

Description: This is an informative session aimed at providing residents and fellows with an overview of the health and welfare benefits options. Topics covered will include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, wellness/well-being programs, mental health resources, and welfare benefit insurance options. The objective is to empower residents and fellows to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage and well-being.

Presentation: Group_Session_ResidentBenefits.pdf

Contact Representative:

View without login: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16D_JCz_tD_ihxWPq0F_lgJxaIYIdqabl/view?usp=sharing


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Group Session Recording: VRS Classified Employees

Virginia Retirement System 

Classified Employees: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Overview

Description: For newly hired classified employees (with no prior state service), membership in VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan is automatic. The Hybrid Retirement Plan combines the features of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The plan applies to most members hired on or after January 1, 2014, and employees who elected to opt into the plan in 2014. Knowing your VRS retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered in this session will include the value of your benefit, vesting, and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your retirement benefit. 

This session will also include general information on retirement plan options to prepare employees with prior state service for a personal and comprehensive 1:1 session with a VRS benefits consultant.

Presentation: Group_Session_VRSClassified.pdf 

Contact Information: VRS Contact Center ( 1-888-827-3847)

To View Session Without Login:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtBI9LbuXPdgxfcmngUAh5VABvodwocr/view?usp=sharing