Open Enrollment: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30
Dental Plans
For calendar year 2027, the dental benefit structures remain unchanged, and monthly premiums will increase.
Non-Medicare Plans
For non-Medicare enrollees, we are introducing new plans in 2027 and will be terminating the existing plans at the end of the 2026 plan year.
If you are currently enrolled in a non-Medicare plan through the end of 2026, and take no action during the open enrollment period, you will automatically be enrolled in the new 2027 non-Medicare plan that the ASRS believes most closely aligns with your existing plan so that coverage continues uninterrupted.
Medicare Plans
Beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicare medical and prescription drug coverage offered by the ASRS will be provided through two coordinated plans:
- The ASRS Group Medicare Advantage (HMO or PPO) plan for medical coverage
- And the ASRS Group Medicare Part D plan (PDP) for prescription drug coverage
You will be automatically enrolled.
These plans will replace your current medical and prescription drug coverage starting on January 1, 2027.
Each enrolled member will receive two new member ID cards — one for medical coverage and one for prescription drug coverage. The two ID cards will arrive prior to January 1st in separate envelopes and may arrive on different days.
- Medical benefits will continue through the Medicare Advantage plan and will have the same Member ID as the 2026 plan.
- Prescription drug coverage will continue through the Group Medicare Part D plan (PDP) and will have a new Member ID number.
This is only an administrative change. The benefits and monthly costs will stay the same as in 2026.
If you don’t want to be enrolled in this plan for 2027, or to change plan options, please log into your secure myASRS account at azasrs.gov and complete your change online. If you choose to opt out of the ASRS Group Medicare Advantage plan, you will lose medical and prescription drug coverage effective December 31, 2026 and will return to Original Medicare. If you go without creditable prescription drug coverage for 63 or more days, Medicare may charge a Late Enrollment Penalty if you enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage in the future.
- Newsletter: What you need to know about open enrollment, benefits overview, and the Open Enrollment Meetings schedule.
- Enrollment Guide: Includes Premiums, Non-Medicare, Medicare, and Dental plan details.
- On Demand Videos: Open enrollment, healthcare, Medicare, non-Medicare, and dental videos are available 24/7 on the Retiree Video page for you to view at your convenience.
Open Enrollment Meetings
In-person meetings continue this year, with three days of meetings at locations in Maricopa County and Tucson. Be sure to pay close attention to the dates and locations for each scheduled meeting.
Registration via your secure myASRS account is highly encouraged, to receive helpful reminders about meetings.
Non-Medicare Meeting Schedule Medicare Meeting Schedule
The schedule for dental meetings is included in both the Medicare and non-Medicare meeting schedules above. For those only interested in dental information, there are some dental-only webinar dates and times throughout November.
Next Steps:
Enroll online beginning November 1 by logging in to your myASRS account.
Open Enrollment Timeline
► Pre-Open Enrollment (Through October)
You will receive educational emails in preparation for open enrollment. Topics will include important updates, information, and more.
► Guides Mail Out (Starting October 14)
Packets containing 2027 healthcare plan information mail out. Please review these materials prior to open enrollment.
► Open Enrollment (November 1-30)
Your current health insurance will automatically continue for the upcoming year unless you choose to make changes.
For Medicare plan members, plan options are staying the same.
For non-Medicare plan members, please note that the three existing plans will be replaced by two new plans for 2027. If you do not submit a new enrollment form, you will be automatically placed into the closest matching plan.
► New ID Cards (by December 31)
Dental ID cards will only be provided to new enrollees or those making changes to their plan.
Non-Medicare plan members will receive new 2027 ID cards by December 31.
All Medicare plan members will receive two separate ID Cards; one for medical and one for prescription drugs. The two ID cards will arrive prior to January 1st in separate envelopes and may arrive on different days.
► New Coverage (January 1)
Any changes made during open enrollment will be effective starting January 1.