Office of Benefits & Retirement Services

New vendors join SpecialOffers program.
Employees who are enrolled in health insurance with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shiled are eligible for discounts through Anthem's SpecialsOffers Program. With SpecialOffers our members can access discounts on products and services that help promote better health and well-being. Anthem has teamed up with five new vendors to offer our members even more discounts:
Employees who are enrolled in health insurance with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shiled are eligible for discounts through Anthem's SpecialsOffers Program. With SpecialOffers our members can access discounts on products and services that help promote better health and well-being. Anthem has teamed up with five new vendors to offer our members even more discounts:
- Puritan's Pride - Save 20% on orders plus free shipping on the vast selection of vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements, and much more.
- VoiceCare - Save over 25% on the professional emergency response system.
- Beltone - Free hearing screening, free in-home service and up to 50% off all Beltone hearing aids.
- Allergy Control Products - Save 25% on Allergy Control encasings for the bed. Plus, save 20% on a variety of doctor recommended products for a healthier home.
- Murad- Save $25 plus a free gift with any purchase of $100 or more on skin care.
Members can access even more discounts when they log in online at www.anthem.com. The attached flyer reflects all the services now available through this program.

Lincoln Financial Winter 2012 Newsletter
For information about taking charge of your finances in 2012, please check out the latest Lincoln Financial newsletter. You can also find out information about this year's IRS contribution maximums and other savings for the 2012 tax year.
LINCOLN FINANCIAL NEWSLETTER WINTER 2012
LINCOLN FINANCIAL NEWSLETTER WINTER 2012

VRS Profiles Are Available
Your 2011 Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Member Benefit Profile (MBP) is now available in myVRS. The MBP is your annual benefits statement reflecting service and compensation reported to VRS through June 30, 2011. Your MBP also shows your earliest unreduced and reduced retirement eligibility dates, estimated benefit amounts, member contribution account balance, and other benefit coverage as of June 30, 2011.
To access your MBP, go to https://www.varetire.org/myVRS/ and enter your username and password to log into your account. If you do not have a myVRS account, select "Register Now" and follow the simple step-by-step instructions to create an account. Once you are logged in, select "Member Benefit Profile (MBP)" from the left navigation column.
If you think any information in your MBP is incorrect, please contact the Office of Benefits & Retirement Services by email at"Benefits@pwcs.edu or by phone 703.791.8568.


