In today’s digital age, ensuring your personal information remains safe while communicating with ASRS is more important than ever. That is why ASRS offers our Member Secure Messaging (MSM) program, a trusted, confidential, and efficient way for members to get in touch with a representative.

As a member of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), both you and your employer contribute toward your future retirement. These contributions make it possible for ASRS to provide a variety of benefits, including a lifetime monthly income once you retire.

Your total contribution rate is actually the sum of multiple parts: the Pension contributions, which are deducted pre-tax, and the Long-Term Disability Income Plan contributions, which are deducted post-tax.

How Often Do Contribution Rates Change?

When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiary information? For many members, beneficiary designations are completed when they first enroll and then forgotten. However, life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or the passing of a loved one can make it important to revisit those choices and ensure they still reflect your wishes.

Updating your beneficiary information is one of the simplest steps you can take to help protect your loved ones and avoid complications in the future.