There are currently over 700 employer partners with the ASRS, which consists of a diverse group of public education, state agencies, counties, cities and towns, and more! What does this mean for you? If you leave one ASRS employer for another, your ASRS account will pick up right where you left off.
Enrollment Code
If you’re on the fence about opening a supplemental savings account, keep in mind that when you establish a savings plan, it is okay to start small. With Nationwide Retirement Solutions, a partner of the ASRS, the minimum starting amount is $10 per pay period.
Over time, you can adjust your contributions as needed – the important part is getting started. The earlier you begin, the more time you allow compounded interest to increase your money. Building the habit of saving money early on can provide additional comfort for retirement.
Contribution rates have been set for fiscal year 2026-27, which begins on July 1, 2026. The total contribution rate for FY 2026-27 will be 11.98%, a decrease from the current rate of 12.00%, which continues through June 30, 2026.
When planning to retire with the ASRS, you may begin thinking about how early you can begin receiving your benefit. First, it's important to understand how the ASRS defines “normal” and “early” retirement, and how the criteria for each may change depending upon when you started making contributions to the ASRS.
As a member of the ASRS, it’s important to understand the full value of your membership and the benefits available to you both now and in the future.
This includes:
Every five years, the ASRS develops a new Strategic Plan. This plan is meant to identify key areas the agency wishes to enhance and optimize, as well as areas we’d like to monitor and maintain. Our newest plan, which began on July 1, 2023, will run until June 30, 2028.
The goal for our new strategic plan is to excel in the areas of:
When thinking about how to keep your myASRS account secure, most probably only think about having a strong password. And, while this absolutely helps, you may want to put some thought into your Login ID as well.
If you’ve recently moved outside of Arizona – or have been thinking about it – there’s some important information you should know regarding your pension and benefits provided by the ASRS.
State Tax Implications
If you are nearing retirement, have you thought about continuing to work after you retire? If the answer is yes, there are several key factors to consider if you plan to return to work, primarily whether you will work directly with an ASRS employer and our 20/20 Membership Criteria.
Working after retiring from the ASRS allows our members to receive their monthly pension while also receiving a paycheck from their new employer. Please also note that you cannot actively contribute to the ASRS and receive your ASRS pension.