Benefits Education Zone

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Health and Financial Plans

Education webinars and resource materials on FCPS health and financial plans, disability & leaves benefits and retirement programs.

Upcoming Webinars:

More benefits webinars coming soon!


Past Webinars:

Fertility Educational Webinar: Your Path to Parenthood slides - May 6, 2026

Watch the pre-recorded webinars from the Fertility Educational Webinar on May 6, 2026, featuring WIN, CareFirst and CVS Caremark. 

Your Pharmacy Benefits: Featuring Kaiser Permanente slides - April 7, 2026

Your Pharmacy Benefits: Featuring CVS Caremark slides - April 6, 2026

Kaiser Permanente & Aetna Dental Refresher Webinar slides - March 24, 2026

CareFirst and CVS Caremark Health Benefits Webinar slides - February 17, 2026

Retirement Programs

Webinars:

Understanding Your FCERS Retirement Plan and FCPS Benefits in Retirement — View the Slide Presentation

2026 Roth 403(b) and Roth 457(b) Webinars:

Watch these pre-recorded webinars from Empower (403(b) / 457(b)) and Corebridge (457(b)) to help understand how Roth (after-tax) contributions work - and decide whether they are right for you.

Ready to Retire?

Eligible employees can watch these pre-recorded webinars from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to learn more about retirement. 
  • “Are You on Track?” – Get up to speed on your VRS membership and the importance of planning now for your future. Topics include an overview of your VRS benefits and optional programs, why you may want to purchase prior service, and member account resources, such as myVRS. Watch the prerecorded webinar here:  VRS presentation: “Are You On Track?” for FCPS employees
  • “Are You Ready to Retire?” – (within 5 years of retirement) This presentation guides you through important decisions, such as when to retire and selecting a benefit payout option, using myVRS and your benefits after retirement. Watch the prerecorded webinar here:  VRS “Are You Ready to Retire?” Presentation
  • “Your Next Steps” – (within 3-4 months of retirement) This presentation walks you through the VRS retirement application process (online in myVRS or using paper forms). Topics include a timeline of action items, post-retirement considerations (taxes, COLA), and your VRS resources after retirement. Watch the prerecorded webinar here: VRS Presentation: “Your Next Steps” for FCPS Employees

Webinar Slides

VRS Webinar "Are You On Track?" slides
VRS Webinar "Are You Ready to Retire?" slides
VRS Webinar "Your Next Steps" slides

Disability & Leave Benefits

Expectant Parent Workshop

A Workshop to Assist You with Taking an Extended Absence due to a New Child

Upcoming Workshops:

Tuesday, January 13  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.                

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Tuesday, February 17 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Wednesday, March 11 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Monday, April 6                      11:00 p.m. - Noon                

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Expectant Parent Workshop

A Workshop to Assist You with Taking an Extended Absence due to a New Child

Upcoming Workshops:

Tuesday, September 24 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.           

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Thursday, October 16  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.          

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Tuesday, November 4          11:00 p.m. - Noon        

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Thursday, December 11  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.               

Log into MyPDE , and search " Expectant Parents Workshop ".

Click the "Register", then "ADD" to register for this Workshop.

(Max. 50 participants)

Wellness Programs

Ask The Physician
Cancer Prevention, Screening & Treatment Options

Tune in live to Kaiser Permanente’s Cancer Care Institute, featuring Dr. Amy Gillis, MD, to learn about cancer prevention and screening, early detection, treatment options, and health outcomes. Read more about Dr. Amy Gillis .

📅Tuesday, February 17 🕛12 p.m.

This event is open to all FCPS staff.

➡️Register for the Ask the Physician event . 

CareFirst Wellbeing Demo - Jan 30, 2026
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All About Your Wellness Benefits - June 16, 2025

Related Pages

Expectant Parent Workshop

This workshop is free to FCPS employees, and it provides detailed information about how to prepare for an extended absence due to a new child.

Benefits Open Enrollment

Here you will find information about Open Enrollment for current employee benefits.

A Complete Benefits Contacts List for FCPS Employees and Retirees

Here you will find a complete contact list for FCPS benefits, including websites, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Roth 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Options

Currently, FCPS allows employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to the FCPS 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans.

Benefits Forms

Here you can find FCPS benefit-related forms.

GBSI

Learn about Cigna OAP Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente HMO Health Plan, ComPsych Guidance Resources, Aetna Dental, CVS Caremark Prescription Plan, and Optum Bank's Flexible Spending Accounts.