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We know retirement is a big step. Retirement Central puts a variety of resources at your fingertips. Be sure to check out each category to get an overall picture of retirement. There are videos and eLearning to view, benefit estimators, information on health insurance and important information if you plan to work after retirement.
When you’re ready, be sure to log in to your myASRS page where you can see personalized benefit estimates and our online retirement application.
myASRS Login Member HandbookEstimate your benefits
How much will you get from ASRS in retirement? This generic calculator shows you how it works. Then you can log in to your custom, secure myASRS account to get YOUR benefit estimate.
Can you afford to retire?
Health insurance and taxes can be expensive. Take a look at the potential impact on your net retirement benefit.
Supplement your ASRS pension
Your ASRS benefit does not include cost of living increases and was never meant to be your only income in retirement. Consider Social Security and personal savings, including ASRS supplemental savings plans, that will help you build a solid retirement plan.
Download a timeline
Need a quick timeline to make sure you’re on track? Download this handy checklist for your personal records.
Retirement Annuity Options
When are you eligible? How much can you get? Can you get an advance (PLS)? What can you leave to a beneficiary? Check on all those and other important factors before deciding on a retirement date.
Sign up to attend a group meeting
Our group meetings are focused on retirement and health insurance. Check out all the Member Education opportunities available to you.
Ready, Set, Retire!
You did the homework. Now, here's how to actually file for retirement and begin your pension benefits!
You're retired. Now what?
Learn about the payments schedule, taxes, special handling of System Members and other considerations for retirees.
Return to work
Many retirees want to continue working after taking their ASRS benefit. Be sure to review the rules and statutes for returning to work so you stay in compliance and don’t jeopardize your pension benefit