Online Access

Employee Self Service (ESS) is now available for NNERF retirees. ESS provides access to tax and pay information, and allows retirees to update contact information online. For help using ESS, see our ESS User Guide

Plan Information

• FAQ

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retiree Dental Insurance
• Retiree Vision Insurance
• Retiree Fitness Memberships
• Life Insurance and other Benefits

Forms

• Change of Address
• Direct Deposit
• Federal Withholding
• State Withholding
• Death Benefit Beneficiary
• Life Insurance Beneficiary
• Benefit Change / Termination Form
• Death Notification Form

Full-time City employees hired before March 2010 and full-time Schools employees hired before July 2009 who terminate employment after at least 5 years of service are eligible for this retirement plan.

Plan Information

The Newport News Employees' Retirement Fund (NNERF) is a defined benefit (pension) plan administered by the City of Newport News.

Full time City employees hired before March 2010 and full time Schools employees hired before July 2009 are members of NNERF. Members who leave employment (terminate) with at least 5 years of credited service (vested) are eligible to begin receiving a retirement benefit when reaching retirement age:

• Age 50 for sworn Fire, Police and Sheriff members
• Age 60 for all other members

An application is required to begin receiving a NNERF retirement benefit. To apply, complete the Application for Retirement, Direct Deposit and Federal and State Withholding forms below and return the completed application to the Department of Finance. Contact the Department of Finance for assistance.

Benefits

Vested members who leave City employment before retirement are not eligible for health, dental, vision or life insurance through NNERF.

After retirement, all NNERF retirees are eligible for a death benefit of $3,300 payable to the retiree’s legal spouse or beneficiary. Additionally, the spouse of a deceased retiree is entitled to a 50% monthly spousal annuity.

Vested members who die prior to reaching retirement age are not eligible for a death benefit, however a contribution refund or annuity may be payable to a surviving spouse. Contact the Department of Finance for additional information.

Forms

• Application for Retirement (terminated employees only)
• Change of Address
• Direct Deposit
• Federal Withholding
• State Withholding
• Death Benefit Beneficiary
• Death Notification Form

Full time NNPS employees hired before July 2009 are eligible for this retirement plan.

Plan Information

The Newport News Employees' Retirement Fund (NNERF) is a defined benefit (pension) plan administered by the City of Newport News.

Full time NNPS employees hired before July 1, 2009 are members of NNERF. School employees hired on or after July 1, 2009 are not eligible for NNERF benefits.

Under NNERF, professional staff who are also covered under a VRS plan are eligible for a supplemental benefit in addition to their VRS retirement. Full time NNPS employees not covered under VRS (generally Child Nutrition, Custodial, Plant Services & Transportation employees) are eligible for a full NNERF retirement.

• NNPS VRS & Non VRS Combined Member Presentation

Benefits

Newport News Public Schools administers retiree health, dental and vision benefits for NNPS retirees. For information on retiree insurance, contact the NNPS Benefits Team at (757) 881-5061, Option 9 or visit http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/benefits/index.html.

All NNERF retirees, including School retirees, are eligible for a death benefit of $3,300 payable to the retiree's legal spouse or beneficiary. Additionally, the spouse of a deceased retiree is entitled to a 50% monthly spousal annuity. The spousal annuity benefit is automatic and does not require a special election.

Forms

• Change of Address
• Direct Deposit
• Federal Withholding
• State Withholding
• Death Benefit Beneficiary
• Death Notification Form