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We have revamped our New and Prospective Members page! Located in the Members tab, we designed this page to help introduce you to who we are, guide you through the myASRS account registration process, learn more about your member benefits, understand ASRS contributions, and get answers to commonly asked questions. On the New and Prospective Members page, you'll learn about a few primary benefits available to all ASRS members.

Every day, we are all exposed to some type of risk, whether it’s from walking down the street, driving to the store, running a business, or investing in the stock market. Risk is multi-dimensional, in that it means different things to different people or organizations, who have differing tolerance for a particular risk.

The ASRS is guided by a set of official rules as well as state legislation. What’s the difference? Legislation is a law/statute created by the legislative branch of government, whereas a rule is a requirement imposed by an agency. State Statutes provide agencies the authority to create rules, which allow them to regulate or administer various government functions. Rules and legislation both carry the force of law. 

The contribution rate for the next fiscal year – which starts July 1, 2023 – has officially been announced. This rate will be effective from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024. The new contribution rate was presented to the Board Of Trustees in the November 18 board meeting, along with information regarding the accompanying actuarial study.

Did you know there are contribution and pension benefit limits for employees making over a certain amount? Referred to as “415 Limits” based on the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 415, this can be a set of not-well-known, not-often-used rules for employers and their high-earning employees. But for those they apply to, 415 limits have a big impact. Below is an explanation of what 415 limits are, how the excess benefit is administered.

One of the most common questions we get from retirees relates to whether they will receive regular increases to their pension. Many are surprised to learn that the ASRS was not designed to provide for yearly post-retirement benefit increases. 

A look at the second eLearning in our educational series for current, active ASRS members: what it covers, who it's for, and when you should take it.

As an ASRS member, there sure is a lot for you to know about your benefits and account. The ASRS Member Education team has created a “Road to Retirement” series to help you through each milestone of planning your future as you navigate your career. The series provides you all you need to know in a fun, straightforward manner! There are four distinct “Routes” for you to follow on your journey, ensuring you have the information you need when you need it. 

How familiar are you with your myASRS account? Your myASRS account is the fastest, easiest, most secure way to update your personal information, connect with ASRS staff with questions, plus a host of other functions specific to you and your account. Within your myASRS, you can: