Active members of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) are reminded that you may be eligible to purchase qualifying prior service credit, including refunded service and certain approved leaves of absence. Prior service counts toward time needed to become vested and calculation of your future benefit. The rates to purchase prior service are reviewed and adjusted annually; click on one of the links below for 2018 rates:
For more information on purchasing service, including types of service and limitations, go to the VRS website, search keywords “Prior Service.”To initiate the process of purchasing service, please log into your myVRS account. If you have any questions, you may speak with a VRS Representative at 1-888-827-3847 (VA-RETIR).
