DHRM Financial Wellness Events and Resources for April 2023

For details on financial education offerings and resources provided by the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM), please check out excerpts below from April’s financial wellness newsletter. 

Virginia Credit Union. Surviving in Today’s Economy. In times of economic uncertainty, let’s focus on what you can control. These upcoming webinars will share tips on increasing your value in the workplace, cutting expenses, boosting savings, and reducing debt. Please join VACU throughout the year for live 30-minute session. Register Now! (Employees can now register for sessions throughout the year or all at once!)

Virginia Retirement System (VRS). April is recognized as National Financial Capability Month to highlight the barriers many Americans encounter as they pursue financial well-being. The myVRS Financial Wellness program helps you take action to build your own financial capability one step at a time. Log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness to get started on the future you envision.

Employee Discounts. Sam’s Club, vacation packages, flowers and much more are listed under the “Limited Time Offers” section! Be sure to check back often for updates on discounts for you and your family. Check out the State Employee Discounts webpage for more discounts!

Virginia Department of Treasury (TRS). Searching for your missing money is now easier than ever! Our new, improved website is more intuitive and also offers a secure document upload feature, making claiming your funds quicker than ever before. Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks and dividends, insurance proceeds, refunds, and more. Visit our free search site to check your name and start the claims process. Search for Missing Money!

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 such as estate planning. EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. State employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Keep reading to see whether you might qualify. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Click Here to Learn More

Virginia State Employee Loan Program. Due to the success of the Employee Financial Wellness Program, the Virginia State Employee Loan Program or VSELP will remain active throughout the calendar year, but will be dissolved thereafter. Stay tuned for more information throughout the year.

Rocket Mortgage. With rates decreasing, NOW is a great time to review your mortgage options. Thinking of buying a new home or refinancing this season? Rocket Mortgage® also has exclusive VIP benefits to offer you as an employee of the State of Virginia including: $2,000 off closing costs and special rate pricing & complimentary mortgage review. VIP Partner – State of Virginia Employees (rocketmortgage.com)

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, HR-Chief Wellness Officer, EmployeeWellness@nvcc.edu