Financial Wellness Program - October 2025
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 in the new year! Please check out October's financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources.
Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. The CVC is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its 28th annual giving season! This year's campaign officially kicked off on October 1, 2025. We're thrilled to share that over 700 approved charities will participate in the 2025 campaign cycle. This means even more opportunities for you to support causes you care about. Since the campaign has started, please consider donating to help make a difference in our communities. Click here to donate now through the CVC!
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. Start fall with hot deals! Make the most of your October with exclusive savings from your savings marketplace. From theme parks to top brands, the deals are here to kick off your fall in style! Explore these deals today at your savings marketplace and make this fall one to remember! Access here!
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Your Financial Future. Take advantage of financial planning assistance from Voya Financial, who partners with VRS to manage deferred compensation plans like the Hybrid 457 and COV 457 and Cash Match plans. Schedule a free 30-minute financial coaching conversation with Voya’s Be Ready team to discuss retirement income planning, student loan repayment strategies or other financial questions you may have. Learn more about Voya Financial Advisors.
Virginia Credit Union. Protecting Your Identity. Join VACU on Tuesday, October 14 at 12 p.m., for a virtual webinar catered just for state employees! Protecting your identity is more important than ever. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to protect yourself from identity theft and inform you on options you have if the worst happens. Click here to register now!
BANZAI. Please log in and check out October’s rewards bundle. As you progress through the activities for the month of October, you will have the chance to win cash and other giveaways. Most importantly, we aim to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Click on the link here to learn more.
Banzai Winners for September:
- Keith Nelson, Virginia Tech
- Susan Beckner, Virginia State Police
- Tashi Gyatso, VDACS
- Sheri Kelly, OAG
- Jennifer Wright, VDH
Each completed the necessary courses and passed their quiz. Drawing winners will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card, sponsored by the Virginia Credit Union (VACU).
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 engage with EAP by visiting anthemeap.com/cova or calling 855-223-9277. Please share this information and the flyer with employees. Employees can contact their Benefits Administrator, if they have any questions.
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF). The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from a financial crisis or an unplanned emergency/or unplanned event 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.
Thank you,
Employee Financial Wellness Program
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