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  • Don't Delay: Why Enrolling Your Employees Matters

    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?

  • Credential Sharing in Employer Secure Accounts

    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.

  • Return to Work Reminders for Employers

    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.

  • Make the Most of the Live Chat Feature

    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.

  • 65+ Waiver Reminder: Employer Conference Follow-Up

    More and more senior citizens are choosing to remain in the workforce, and we are receiving more Age 65+ Membership Waiver forms than ever. Questions regarding the proper use of this waiver came up often during our recent ASRS Employer Conferences, which tells us some reminders are in order.. 

  • Termination Incentive Programs: Employer Conference Follow-Up

    For those who attended our ASRS Employer Conference recently and selected the Compensation and Contribution Reporting breakout session, you were reminded about Termination Incentive Programs. This article serves to reinforce what you learned, just with less legalese and more layman's terms. 

    Basically, Arizona Revised Statute 38-749 makes sure that employers do not create an unfunded liability when they offer special programs to employees to retire. These programs are called "termination incentive programs.”

  • Resources and References for Employers

    The ASRS Employer Reference Materials webpage should be a go-to resource for all our ASRS employer partners. It puts all our manuals and guides in one place, has the handouts for recent Basics or Employer Conference sessions, and links to previous editions of this employer newsletter. Additionally, below are links and explanations of other important employer resources and webpages that provide helpful information.

  • Alternate Contribution Rate (ACR): FAQ's

    What is the ACR this year, and how is it determined?

    For Fiscal Year 2024-25, which began July 1, 2024, the ACR is 10.19%. The ACR is determined on an annual basis along with the regular contribution rates (pension and LTD) for eligible employees and employers. The rates are typically approved by the ASRS Board of Trustees in November for the following fiscal year (beginning July 1), following a presentation by the ASRS actuary on the annual actuarial valuation of the plan.

  • Hiring ASRS Retirees

    Understanding the rules around hiring an ASRS retiree is important. While it is the member’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the ASRS Return to Work rules and statutes, it is also the employer’s responsibility to help ensure compliance. Failure to do so can result in suspension of benefits and repayment of unlawfully paid benefits. Employers should check the retirement status of all their new hires using the Check Member Eligibility Tool.

  • 2025 Annual Employer Conference

    It’s almost that time of year for ASRS employers to attend the ASRS Annual Employer Conference. Registration will open in August for multiple conference dates in September and October. As an ASRS employer, it is your responsibility to attend the annual ASRS Employer Conference, as required by Arizona Revised Statute 38-716. 

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