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VA Code § 51.1-1173 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1173. Health insurance coverage during disability absences

Participating employees enrolled in a health insurance plan shall (i) continue to be covered during periods of short-term disability and (ii) have the option of continuing to be covered by such plan during periods of absence covered by long-term disability benefits, but only to the extent such health insurance coverage is provided by the employers of such participating employees.2012, cc. 701, 823; 2013, c. 463.
VA Code § 51.1-1174 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1174. Life and accident insurance coverage during disability absences

A. Participating employees participating in a group life and accident insurance program established pursuant to Chapter 5 (§ 51.1-500 et seq.) shall continue to participate in such program during periods of absence covered by short-term and long-term disability benefits.B. During periods of absence covered by short-term disability benefits, the amount of the life insurance benefit shall be based on the annual salary of the participating employee at the commencement of the disability and shall be adjusted to include salary increases awarded during the period covered by short-term disability benefits.C. During periods of absence covered by long-term disability benefits, the amount of the life insurance benefit shall be based on the annual salary of the participating employee at the commencement of the disability. Such amount shall not include salary increases awarded during the period covered by long-term disability benefits.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1175 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1175. Optional insurance during disability absences

Participating employees may continue coverage under the optional insurance for themselves and their spouses and minor dependents pursuant to § 51.1-512 at their own expense during periods of disability.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1176 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1176. Exclusions and limitations

A. Disability benefits shall not be payable to any participating employee (i) whose disability results from the employee's commission of a felony or (ii) during any period when the employee is incarcerated.B. Long-term disability benefits shall not be payable to any participating employee whose disability results from the abuse of alcohol, the misuse of any prescribed medication, or the misuse of any controlled substance, unless the employee is actively receiving treatment and, in the judgment of the case manager, is fully complying with the treatment plan and is making substantial progress toward rehabilitation.C. Disability benefits shall not be payable if the participating employee is determined by the Board or its designee to be noncompliant with the program.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1177 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1177. Appeals

The Board may elect to develop an alternative to the process set forth in the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) to allow appeals of case decisions related to the payment of disability benefits under this chapter. This alternative process shall be modeled after the claims provisions as provided for in the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and shall (i) provide for adequate notice in writing to any participant whose claim for benefits has been denied setting forth the specific reasons for such denial and (ii) afford a reasonable opportunity to any participant whose claim for benefits has been denied for a review of the decision denying the claim. Articles 3 (§ 2.2-4018 et seq.) and 4 (§ 2.2-4024 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act shall not apply to any portion of this alternative appeals process.However, any person aggrieved by, and claiming the unlawfulness of, a final case decision issued pursuant to this alternative appeals process, whether issued by the Board or by the Board's delegate, shall have a right to seek judicial review thereof. Such judicial review shall be in accordance with Article 5 (§ 2.2-4025 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1178 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1178. Board authorized to provide long-term care insurance and benefits

A. For purposes of this section, "participating employee" means the same as that term is defined in § 51.1-1150.B. The Board is authorized to develop, implement, and administer a long-term care insurance program for participating employees. The Board may contract for and purchase such long-term care insurance or may self-insure long-term care benefits or may use such other actuarially sound funding necessary to effectuate such long-term care insurance and benefits.C. Employers of participating employees shall pay to the Board contribution amounts, to be determined by the Board, to provide the Board with such funds as shall be required from time to time to (i) obtain and maintain long-term care insurance and benefits for participating employees and (ii) administer the long-term care insurance program, including providing case management and cost containment programs. Contributions shall be deposited in the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under § 51.1-1183.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1179 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1179. Limitation on coverage

No person shall have more than one coverage under a disability benefit program. Any person employed in more than one position that provides coverage under a disability benefit program shall elect one position on which his coverage shall be based by written notification to the Board. No person shall receive more than one disability benefit under this chapter at the same time.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1180 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1180. Keeping records and furnishing information required by Board

Each employer whose employees are covered under the provisions of this chapter shall keep records and furnish information required by the Board.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1181 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1181. Benefits exempt from process

The benefits provided for in this chapter and all proceeds therefrom shall be exempt from levy, garnishment, attachment, and other legal process.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1182 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1182. Policies to provide for accounting to Board; advance premium deposit reserve

A. Each insurance product purchased by the Board or contract for administrative services related to a self-funded product shall provide for an accounting to the Board not later than 120 days after the end of each product year. For an insurance product, the accounting shall include (i) the amounts of premiums actually accrued under the policy during the policy year, (ii) the total amount of all claim charges incurred during the policy year, and (iii) the amount of fees accrued under the policy during the year plus the total amount of all claim charges incurred during the policy year. For a self-insured product, the accounting shall include the total amount of all claim charges incurred during the product year, the total amount of third-party administrator expenses, and the total amount of other charges for administrative services.B. Any portion of the excess of the total of clause (i) of subsection A over clause (iii) of subsection A may, with the approval of the Board, be held by the insurance company in an advance premium deposit reserve to be used by the company for charges under the policy only. Any expenses incurred by the Board in connection with the administration of the disability benefits provisions of the program may be deducted from the advance premium deposit reserve. The advance premium deposit reserve shall bear interest at a rate to be determined in advance of each policy year by the insurance company. The rate shall be subject to Board approval as being consistent with the rates generally used by the company for similar funds held under other disability insurance policies. Any portion of the excess not held by the insurance company shall be held by the Board to be used for charges under the policy only. If the Board determines that the advance premium deposit reserve, together with any portion of the excess accumulated and held by the Board, has attained an amount estimated to make satisfactory provision for adverse fluctuations in future charges under the policy, any further excess shall inure to the benefit of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions as determined by the Board.C. For purposes of this section, the insurance company may combine and consolidate the policies issued by it as directed by the Board.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1183 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 11.1 - Disability Program for Hybrid Retirement Program Participants|§ 51.1-1183. Funding of program; Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund established

A. The costs of providing short-term disability benefits shall be paid by the respective employers of participating employees. Employers that are state agencies shall pay such costs from funds as shall be appropriated by law to state agencies.B. Employers of participating employees shall pay to the Board contribution amounts, to be determined by the Board, to provide the Board with such funds as shall be required from time to time to (i) obtain and maintain long-term disability insurance policies under this chapter and (ii) administer the Program, including providing case management and cost containment programs. Employers that are state agencies shall make such contributions from funds as shall be appropriated by law to state agencies. Contributions shall be deposited in the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund.C. There is hereby established the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund. The costs incurred by the Board in providing policies of long-term disability insurance and administering the Program and in administering the long-term care insurance program established under § 51.1-1178, including the provision of case management and cost containment programs, shall be withdrawn from time to time by the Board from the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund. The funds of the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall be deemed separate and independent trust funds, shall be segregated from all other funds of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, and shall be invested and administered solely in the interests of the participating employees and beneficiaries thereof. Neither the General Assembly nor any public officer, employee, or agency shall use or authorize the use of such trust funds for any purpose other than as provided in law for benefits, refunds, and administrative expenses, including but not limited to legislative oversight of the Hybrid Retirement Program Disability Insurance Trust Fund.2012, cc. 701, 823.
VA Code § 51.1-1200 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1200. Fund established; administration and management; Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund Board

There is hereby created a fund to be known and designated as the "Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund" (the Fund). The Fund is established to provide service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical services personnel who elect to become members of the Fund. The Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund Board (the Board) shall utilize the assistance of the Virginia Retirement System in establishing, investing, and maintaining the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System shall administer and manage the investment of the Fund as custodian and provide staff to further carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Virginia Retirement System shall invest the Funds in accordance with Article 3.1 (§ 51.1-124.30 et seq.) of Chapter 1. The Fund shall annually reimburse the Virginia Retirement System for all costs incurred and associated, directly and indirectly, with the administration of this chapter and management and investment of the Fund.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2001, c. 672; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
VA Code § 51.1-1201 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1201. Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund Board

A. The Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund Board is hereby created and is to be composed of 10 members. The Director of the Virginia Retirement System shall be a member and act as chairman. The Governor shall appoint three members of the Board from a list provided by the Virginia State Firefighters Association and three members from a list provided by the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. Such appointees shall be confirmed by the General Assembly and shall serve for six-year terms. No Board member appointed by the Governor shall serve more than two full consecutive terms. The Speaker of the House of Delegates shall appoint two members of the House of Delegates and the Senate Committee on Rules shall appoint one member of the Senate. Legislative members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office.B. The Director of the Virginia Retirement System with the consent of the Board shall immediately declare the office of any nonlegislative member of the Board vacant when he finds that the member is unable to perform the duties of his office or for any reason does not meet the qualifications of this section. The Governor shall appoint a new member, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to serve for a full or unexpired term whenever the office of a nonlegislative member becomes or is declared vacant. In any case where a new appointment is made, the person receiving the appointment shall be a (i) volunteer firefighter representative if his predecessor was a volunteer firefighter representative or (ii) volunteer emergency medical services personnel representative if his predecessor was a volunteer emergency medical services personnel representative.C. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation; however, the nongovernmental members may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board or in acting in an official capacity for the Board.D. The first Board appointed shall meet as soon as practicable for the purpose of organizing and electing officers. Officers other than the chairman shall be elected for one-year terms. The Board shall adopt a general statement of policy and procedures. The Board shall meet at least annually and at such special meetings as the chairman may call. The chairman may call a special meeting at any time and shall call a special meeting when requested by three or more members of the Board. No meeting shall be deemed a regular or special meeting unless a quorum is present.E. Members of the Board shall be subject to removal from office only as set forth in Article 7 (§ 24.2-230 et seq.) of Chapter 2 of Title 24.2. The Circuit Court of the City of Richmond shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such removal proceedings.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2000, c. 911; 2001, c. 672; 2006, c. 707; 2015, cc. 502, 503; 2017, c. 209.
VA Code § 51.1-1202 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1202. Powers and duties of the Board

The Board shall promulgate such rules and policies as are necessary to carry out its responsibilities as required by this chapter. The Board may contract the administrative services related to the service awards provided for herein and designate authority for the administration of those service awards based on the standards set forth in § 51.1-124.30. The Board or its designee shall (i) request such general fund appropriations as necessary to maintain the Fund, (ii) make determinations of eligibility for membership in the Fund, (iii) approve applications for service awards to be paid from the Fund, and (iv) exercise all other powers necessary for the administration of this chapter and management of the Fund. Member contributions to the Fund shall be segregated into separate member accounts and be used only to pay service awards to its members. The Board shall adopt rules and policies that bring the Fund into compliance with any applicable law or regulation of this Commonwealth or the United States.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2001, c. 672.
VA Code § 51.1-1203 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1203. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Creditable service" means service as an eligible volunteer plus any service credited pursuant to § 51.1-1207."Eligible volunteer" means any volunteer emergency medical services personnel or any volunteer firefighter who is a member of a bona fide volunteer emergency medical services agency or volunteer fire department and who is otherwise eligible pursuant to the criteria established by the Board."Member" means an eligible volunteer.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2002, c. 349; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
VA Code § 51.1-1204 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1204. Application for membership in Fund; quarterly payments by members; matching payments from the general fund; payments credited to separate accounts of members

Eligible volunteers, and all persons who subsequently become eligible volunteers, may apply to the Board for membership in the Fund. Upon becoming a member of the Fund, each eligible volunteer shall pay an amount to be set by the Board per quarter into the Fund. Each quarterly payment made by a member shall be supplemented by such contribution from the general fund of the state treasury for a period not to exceed 20 years as shall be determined by the Board and as may be appropriated by the general appropriation act. The quarterly payments shall be credited to the separate accounts of the members, and the matching contributions shall be credited to the Fund. The member contribution or any additional contribution to the Fund may be made by (i) the individual fire department or emergency medical services agency, provided it is paid for all eligible members of the Fund within the particular fire department or emergency medical services agency; (ii) local government, provided it is paid for all eligible members of the Fund who are volunteers for fire departments or emergency medical services agencies within the jurisdiction of the local government; or (iii) any other source provided it is paid for all eligible members of the Fund. Such accounts shall be kept so that they are available for payment on withdrawal from membership or upon receipt of the service award. No eligible volunteer shall maintain more than one membership in the Fund. In the event an eligible volunteer is in more than one eligible position, he must choose the position upon which his membership will be determined.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2001, c. 672; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
VA Code § 51.1-1205 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1205. Equivalent distribution

Any member who has attained the age of sixty and who has ten years of creditable service as an eligible volunteer shall be entitled to a distribution from the Fund equivalent to the contributions that he has made, the appropriate matching contributions made on his behalf, and any investment gains on such contributions less any losses, provided that such amount shall be reduced by the amount of any distribution to such member under § 51.1-1206. The Board may provide alternative methods of distribution in lieu of a lump sum distribution to members entitled to a service award under this section.The distributions provided shall be in addition to all pensions or other benefits under any other statutes of the Commonwealth or the United States.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2001, c. 672; 2002, c. 349.
VA Code § 51.1-1207 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1207. Determination of prior creditable service; information furnished by applicants for membership

Any member with eligible service prior to the effective date of membership may purchase up to 10 years of such service upon certification of his fire department or emergency medical services agency. Such purchase shall be prorated at the rate of one year for every two years of eligible service. The cost of such service shall be an amount as established by the Board. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Board may grant qualified prior service credits to an eligible volunteer firefighter or eligible volunteer emergency medical services personnel, under such terms and conditions that the Board may adopt, if the Board determines that such volunteer has been denied such prior service credit through no fault of his own.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2001, c. 672; 2002, c. 349; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
VA Code § 51.1-1208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 51.1 - Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement|Chapter 12 - Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund|§ 51.1-1208. Length of service not affected by serving in more than one department or agency; transfer from one department or agency to another

The length of service of an eligible volunteer firefighter or eligible volunteer who is an individual who meets the definition of "emergency services personnel" in § 32.1-111.1 shall not be affected by the fact that he may have served with more than one department or agency, and upon transfer from one department or agency to another, notice of the fact shall be given to the Board.1999, cc. 664, 860; 2015, cc. 502, 503.