Retirees
Retirement is an exciting time. As your transition nears, it's important to have a plan in place to ensure you're prepared. UVA has many resources to support retirement. When ready, reach out to our Benefits Counselors, they are glad to discuss your options.
Depending on your employment status, you have the option to enroll in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), or Medical Center Retirement Program (MCRP). Through these programs, you also get benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, long-term care benefits, and survivor benefits.
Determine if you are eligible for retirement, and when to contact HR and your retirement providers.
We encourage all member of our community to participate in our comprehensive wellness program, which supports the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of our community.
Plan well in advance. Contact the UVA HR Solution Center, Medicare, and Social Security Administration office using the timeline below for assistance and enrollment forms. If you do not enroll within 31 days of retirement, you and your dependents) may not enroll in the future.
Under a federal law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), you and your eligible covered dependents may continue your group health benefits when your coverage is lost due to a qualifying event.
You can always contact the Solutions Center if you're unsure who to contact. However, we have several specialists depending on your employee status and coverage.
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