We know that, as an ASRS member, you expect excellent service while making responsible use of the resources entrusted to us. One of the ways the ASRS measures how well we are meeting that responsibility is through an annual benchmarking analysis. For 2025, this analysis once again resulted in a top ranking in Service while maintaining our industry-low levels of Cost.
Latest ASRS Updates
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Top Service with Low Cost
August 14, 2026
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Meet Our New Chatbot: ASRS Answers!
August 14, 2026Questions can arise at any time, and now it’s quicker and easier to get answers from the ASRS, day or night. Meet “ASRS Answers” – a digital assistant ready to answer all your general questions about the Arizona State Retirement System.
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Enjoy Summer, the Arizona Way
July 22, 2026Arizona summers are known for sunshine and soaring temps. While the heat can make it tempting to stay indoors, summer is also a great opportunity to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy everything our great state has to offer. Whether you’re taking a well-earned vacation, enjoying weekends close to home, or simply looking for a change of pace, here are a few ideas to help you make the most of the season.
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Even Lower Admin Fees for ASRS Supplemental Savings Plans!
July 22, 2026We are pleased to announce a new, long-term contract with Nationwide Retirement Solutions (Nationwide) to continue providing supplemental savings plans with solid investment choices and professional oversight for ASRS members. Nationwide has been an outstanding, trusted partner to our organization, and this new contract ensures they will continue to support our members' retirement goals for the foreseeable future.
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Changing Employers & Re-Enrolling
July 17, 2026If you’ve recently changed ASRS employers, don’t forget to update your myASRS account! Every ASRS employer has a unique enrollment code they provide to all their new employees - it’s important to go through the online re-enrollment process with your new employer’s enrollment code to ensure that your information on file is completely up-to-date.
When you begin employment with a new ASRS employer:
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New Contribution Rates Effective July 1, 2026
June 9, 2026As we prepare for the new fiscal year, we would like to share an update regarding contribution rates.
Effective July 1, 2026, the total contribution rate will decrease slightly from 12.00% to 11.98%. This change is primarily the result of a reduction in the Long-Term Disability (LTD) contribution rate, which offsets a small increase in the retirement contribution rate.
2026-2027 Contribution Rates
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Is Your Beneficiary Information Up to Date?
June 9, 2026When 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.
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New Retirees: The 101 on ASRS Health Insurance Enrollment
May 6, 2026Retiring is a major milestone, but one of the first practical decisions you will face is how to handle your health insurance. As a member of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the process is fairly straightforward once you understand the timing, your eligibility, and how your choices affect costs.
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Identifying Your Retirement Date
April 9, 2026As you contribute to your ASRS retirement account, you may find yourself wondering, “When can I Retire?” There are actually a number of different combinations of criteria that can be used to determine when you’re eligible for “normal” ASRS retirement. Due to changes in law over time, a primary factor is your ASRS membership date.
If you began contributing before June 30, 2011, you are able to utilize the 80 points system.
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Long Term Disability: An Overview
April 7, 2026Did you know that as a contributing member of the ASRS, you have access to long term disability (LTD) should you ever need it? Read through this quick overview to get an idea of what it is, what it provides, and when it might be available to you.
ASRS Publications:
Manage your subscription settings for ASRS print and digital educational content from your secure myASRS account.
- Your Retirement: A quarterly publication sent to ASRS retirees. Q1, Q2, Q3 are printed and mailed, Q4 is a digital publication sent via email.
- Futures: A monthly digital publication emailed to active ASRS members, which focuses on educating new members, those closing in on retirement, and everyone in between.
- Financial Horizons: An annual print publication mailed to active ASRS members during the first part of each year.
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