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Each ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return.

Performance & Fees

Each ORPHE provider offers a range of investment options, allowing you to create a portfolio with varied characteristics of risk and return.

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Compare the features that are offered in each ORPHE provider's plan

Provider Options

Compare the features that are offered in each ORPHE provider's plan.

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You have 60 days from your hire date to elect your retirement plan

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You have 60 days from your hire date to elect your retirement plan.

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Partner with your employer and the Virginia Retirement System to lay a solid foundation for your financial future

Plan Details

Partner with your employer and the Virginia Retirement System to lay a solid foundation for your financial future.

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    Welcome to the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE).

    Take this opportunity to lay the foundation for your retirement.

    • Handbook for Participants in ORPHE Plan 1 and ORPHE Plan 2 Learn more about your plan, benefits and investments in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education.

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    • Choose the Plan and Provider That’s Right for You As a new college or university president, chancellor or faculty member engaged in teaching, administration or research, you have a choice in retirement planning.

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    • State Health Benefits Program Enrollment Form for Retirees, Survivors and LTD Participants (T-20879)

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    • VRS Group Life Designation of Beneficiary (VRS-2)
      VRS members and retirees can update beneficiaries online through their secure myVRS account.

    • VRS Group Life Designation of Beneficiary - Continuation (VRS-2A)
      VRS members and retirees can update beneficiaries online through their secure myVRS account.

    • Request for Transfer of Funds to ORP (VRS-3ORP)

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    • Conversion of Group Life Insurance Enrollment (VRS-35)

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    • Request for Health Insurance Credit (VRS-45)

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    • Notice of Return to Covered Employment Optional Retirement Plan Retiree (VRS-7ORP)

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    • Termination Certification Form – Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (VRS-65D)

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    • Optional/Alternative Retirement Plan Health Insurance Credit Employer Certification of Service (VRS-75)

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    • VRS Durable Power of Attorney (VRS-901)

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