Virginia counties participating in the Virginia Retirement System’s (VRS) Line of Duty Act (LODA) Fund should watch for an important annual compliance reminder this month.
VRS has announced that human resource managers for participating employers will receive an email requesting confirmation of their fiscal year 2027 LODA coverage lists. Updated coverage lists are due to VRS no later than May 29, 2026.
The annual submission ensures that eligible employees and volunteers covered under the Line of Duty Act are properly documented for the upcoming fiscal year. Counties may wish to review their rosters carefully and confirm that all qualifying public safety personnel, emergency responders, and other eligible individuals are accurately included.
The LODA program provides death, health, and disability benefits to eligible employees and volunteers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty. Since 2017, the program has been administered by VRS for participating employers.
Questions regarding coverage lists may be directed to VRS at lodabilling@varetire.org. More information can be found here.
VACo Contact: Jeremy R. Bennett