Financial Programs through DHRM for VCU employees
Financial Wellness Program – July 2026
Strategies to Thrive
Dear State Employees:
The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority! Please check out July’s financial wellness newsletter and the items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources.
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. Summer savings start with your savings marketplace. Enjoy exclusive deals across top brands and experiences. Save up to 40% on hotel reservations in top destinations, enjoy up to 25% off AMC Theatres tickets, and discover up to 40% off local dining and experiences near you. Planning a getaway? Save up to 25% on rental cars and explore new Walt Disney World® Resort and save up to 80%. Plus, save on the latest styles and trends from Sunglass Hut. Explore all offers today and start saving with your savings marketplace. Access your discounts here!
Virginia Credit Union. Mid-Year Financial Check-In. July empowers employees to reassess financial progress and make mid-year adjustments. Register below to join the virtual session on Tuesday, July 14th starting at 11:00 a.m. https://forms.office.com/g/4TDR2aS9xk
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Summer Wedding Season is Here! Tying the knot shapes your finances more than you may expect, including your taxes and Social Security benefit. Read “How Does Marriage Affect Retirement Planning?” by logging in to your myVRS account and selecting Financial Wellness.
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF). The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from financial crisis due to an unforeseen emergency that impacts the employee or family members living in the residence of the employee. The VSEAF is a recognized 501c(3) charity member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), Code 203040. Visit the VSEAF webpage here.
Anthem Employee Assistance Program. Anthem EAP is now available to all employees who have waived their enrollment in a health plan, non-benefit eligible wage employees, adjunct faculty and TRICARE Supplement members. Employees and their household members are eligible for up to four free online or in-person counseling sessions per issue each year. In addition, other well-being resources can be accessed on the EAP website.
Detailed instructions on how to access EAP can be found here. Employees can learn more about EAP by visiting anthemeap.com/cova or calling 855-223-9277. Please feel free to share this information and the flyer with employees. Employees can contact their Benefits Administrator, if they have any questions.
Thank you,
Employee Financial Wellness Program