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Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF) provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from a financial crisis as a result of an unplanned emergency or other event that impacts the employee or family members residing with the employee. The VSEAF is a recognized 501c(3)…
Read MoreChronic Conditions Webinar
Chronic Conditions Webinar 🗓️ Wednesday, April 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to manage and reduce your risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity. While this webinar is hosted by Kaiser Permanente, it is available to ALL employees. Register here!
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Is Coming Soon!
HR News Open Enrollment Is Coming Soon! It’s almost time to make important choices about your benefits for the upcoming year. Open Enrollment starts May 16 and ends May 30, so be sure to mark your calendar! This is your annual opportunity to: Review and update your health insurance Add…
Read MorePre-Retirement Seminar Prepares Employees to Sail Into Retirement
Pre-Retirement Seminar Prepares Employees to Sail into Retirement More than 100 Mason faculty and staff attended the April 4 “Sail Into Retirement” seminar, hosted in Dewberry Hall and online. The event offered comprehensive guidance on key aspects of retirement planning to help employees prepare for a smooth transition. Sessions covered…
Read MoreUnderstanding Market Volatility with Voya
Understanding Market Volatility with Voya Market volatility refers to fluctuations-sometimes sudden-in the value of investments. These shifts can be caused by a variety of factors, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical events. For individuals participating in retirement plans, especially those with investments in stocks or mutual…
Read MoreUnderstanding Qualifying Midyear Events: When You Can Make Benefits Changes
Understanding Qualifying Midyear Events: When You Can Make Benefits Changes Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes, changes in your circumstances may require you to update your benefits outside of the annual open enrollment period. That’s where Qualifying Midyear Events come in. These events allow you to make certain benefits changes…
Read MoreEnhance Your Future with a Supplemental Retirement Plan
Enhance Your Future with a Supplemental Retirement Plan Saving for retirement is essential, and a supplemental retirement plan can help you build additional financial security beyond your primary retirement benefits. Whether you’re looking to increase your savings, reduce your taxable income, or take advantage of employer matching, a supplemental plan…
Read MoreVRS Selects New Record Keeper for Retirement Plans
VRS Selects New Recordkeeper for Hybrid and 457 Plans Effective January 1, 2025, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) has selected Voya as the new recordkeeper for both the Hybrid Retirement Plan and the 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan, replacing Mission Square. Starting early November, Mason employees will receive mailed notifications about…
Read MoreDHRM Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
DHRM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The stressors of life and work can be overwhelming, and finding support for coping with these challenges can be difficult. For assistance, as an enrolled health plan member under the State Health Benefits program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides the necessary resources needed to…
Read More2025 Retirement Planning: Contribution Limits and Beneficiary Update
2025 Retirement Planning: Contribution Limits and Beneficiary Update As the year comes to a close, now is a great time to review your retirement contributions and plan for any adjustments in the new year. The IRS has announced increased contribution limits for 2025, giving you an opportunity to boost your…
Read MoreRe-introducing Your GMU Retirement Representatives
HR News Re-introducing Your GMU Retirement Representatives We are pleased to reintroduce our GMU retirement plan representatives. These professionals are here to support you with financial planning, retirement readiness, and one-on-one counseling sessions tailored to your needs. Steven J. Scott MissionSquare With over 25 years of experience in retirement and…
Read MoreState Health Benefits Program Offers Online EAP Resources to Wage and Waived State Employees
State Health Benefits Program Offers Online EAP Resources to Wage and Waived State Employees In an effort to address the recent natural disaster events that many state employees may be facing, wage and waived state employees not covered under a state health plan will have access to online Employee Assistance…
Read MoreFlexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadlines
HR News Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadlines If you have a Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, please be aware of the following deadlines: Incur your eligible expenses by June 30, 2024 to be reimbursed for the 2023-2024 plan year. Submit your claims or verify your outstanding card transactions…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment is May 1-15
HR News Open Enrollment is May 1-15 Get ready for Health Open Enrollment from May 1 to May 15. Annual open enrollment is the time of year where you can make changes related to your health plan and flexible spending accounts. To participate in open enrollment this year, if you…
Read MoreFurther Your Career with an MA in Higher Education at Mason!
Further Your Career with an MA in Higher Education at Mason! Are you looking to further your career in Higher Education? You can use your tuition benefit to pursue a degree with the Higher Education Program at Mason! Going part-time, you can complete the MA in Higher Education and Student Development in…
Read MoreCommuter Choice: Benefits for Northern Virginia-Based Employees
Commuter Choice: Benefits for Northern Virginia-Based Employees Save money this year! Full-time state employees in Northern Virginia qualify for up to $315 per month for public transit or vanpooling, thanks to an Executive Order. This a tax-free benefit. Visit the Mason Parking website for more details!
Read MoreGrubhub+: Exclusive Offer for Mason Employees
HR News Grubhub+: Exclusive Offer for Mason Employees Calling all Mason employees! Mason faculty, and staff receive unlimited $0 delivery fees on orders $18+ from Grubhub+ merchants. Order with Mason Money, and you can access endless food options, even in your hometown! Use your Mason email to register and explore…
Read MorePet Insurance Discount for State Employees
HR News Pet Insurance Discount for State Employees Did you know that Commonwealth of Virginia employees can get a discount on pet insurance with Spot Insurance? Check out the employee discounts page on the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) website to learn more!
Read MoreSign Up for VRS Member News
Sign Up for VRS Member News Stay updated on the latest announcements from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). This newsletter is published quarterly and includes information about upcoming deadlines, webinars, and policy changes. Sign up at the VRS website.
Read MoreState Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs (EAPs). Included are up to four sessions at no charge for such services as mental health, alcohol or drug abuse assessment, child or elder care, financial, grief counseling, and legal services…
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