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As an ASRS employer, you play a crucial role in securing your employees' financial future. Actively facilitating their enrollment in their Arizona State Retirement System’s online Secure Account isn't just a procedural task – it is a vital step that benefits both your employees and your organization.

Why is Online Enrollment Essential?

When it comes to the security of your Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Employer Secure Account, one of the most important guidelines to follow is to never allow the sharing of login credentials. Sharing account access can lead to numerous unwanted security breaches from someone gaining access to information they should not see to one user making changes that are recorded under another user’s name. If ASRS identifies shared credentials, we will deactivate employer account access and require new user accounts to be created.

Two of the most popular retirement dates are July 1 and January 1, and both of these dates begin a busy retirement season filled with questions from retirees and employers. Many of these questions revolve around returning to work post-retirement and the ASRS Working After Retirement online smart form, also known as the Return to Work (RTW) form. As we approach the next retirement season, we want to revisit some frequently asked questions from employers and address some of the scenarios that can cause confusion when hiring retirees.

Now that the Live Chat feature has been in place for nearly a year, here are some helpful tips and reminders to make these chat interactions more beneficial to you.