STEP 2:  Enroll in your benefits using Employee Self Service (ESS)        

• Visit ESS to make your 2023 elections.  
• Steps to enroll in ESS  

STEP 3:  Dependent Documentation (REQUIRED)

If you are adding a dependent(s) certain documentation is required.  Please review the acceptable documentation link: Dependent Eligibility Requirements and Acceptable Documentation 

 Please submit all supporting documents   within 30 calendar days of your hire date to:  HRBenefits@norfolk.gov or fax your documents to 757-664-4492.

For future reference, you may have an event occur during the year that will require a change in your benefits.  For a list of Qualifying Family Status Changes (QFSC) also known as Qualifying Events (QEs) please click this link: Qualifying Family Status Changes (QFSC)  

STEP 4:  Naming a Beneficiary for Basic Life Insurance  (REQUIRED) 

Your life insurance (Basic and Optional) and your Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined Benefit Retirement allows for naming a beneficiary.  To name a beneficiary click here to access the MYVRS portal online. To begin, you will need to register under the MYVRS portal and go to the beneficiary tab to name your beneficiaries.  Additional information is available at www.varetire.org.  If you are unable to access the MYVRS portal (above) click here to access the paper form and send to VRS using the address contact information on the form.

STEP 5:  Optional Life Insurance (OPTIONAL) 

If you want to enroll in optional life insurance you will need to complete the Enrollment Application for VRS Optional Group Life Insurance.  Click here to print and complete the form and mail or interoffice the original signed form to NPS Payroll Department at: 800 City Hall Avenue, Norfolk VA, 23510.