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Director Paul Matson recently attended the annual conference for the National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA) which, like so many conferences at this time, was held virtually. We wanted to share his update, presented at the conference, about the ASRS' response to the pandemic, and how we were able to shift member services to safer, remote support.
As we continue to adapt and adjust to our pandemic and post-pandemic lives, I would like to take a moment to address a question that I have been asked by our members multiple times during the past several months. past several months.
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If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, the situation may seem overwhelming.
While the annual ASRS open enrollment period doesn’t start until November 1st, when can you expect to start receiving information about the 2021 plan year? And what can you do now to prepare for open enrollment?
As a reminder, for everyone's safety, the ASRS offices continue to be closed. All member and retiree services are offered remotely (via online or phone). Members may drop off documents at the office, however, no staff will be available to assist you. Watch this video to learn more about ASRS remote services:
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has seen a slight increase in members asking, “Can I refund or get a loan from my account?”
ASRS members and employers will see a slight increase in contribution rates at the start of the new fiscal year, July 1.
A message from Paul Matson, ASRS Director.
As a member of the Arizona State Retirement System, you make contributions with each of your paychecks. Both you and your employer contribute equal amounts, which are invested to generate revenue and build the ASRS trust fund, which in turn pays your guaranteed lifetime pension benefit upon retirement. These contributions, plus interest, combine to form your account balance.
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