Retirement is effective the first of the month following your last day worked. In most cases, your last day worked (or on approved paid leave) will be the 24th of a month as that is the last day of the pay period. In some cases your last day worked will differ. VRS requests at least 60, but no more than 120 days notice to process your retirement application and paperwork. Meet with the retirement specialist to complete all necessary paperwork for retirement approximately 90-120 days prior to your retirement date to ensure you begin receiving your benefit in a timely manner.

VRS pays your retirement benefit on the first of the month once you have had a bona fide break in service of one calendar month. For example, if your retirement date is July 1, your first retirement benefit payment from VRS will be paid on August 1 for the month of July.