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Health Insurance Premium Benefit: How is it Applied?

As part of our members’ benefits, the ASRS provides a health insurance premium benefit (HIPB) to help with the cost of retiree health insurance. To be eligible for the HIPB, a retiree or Long Term Disability (LTD) recipient, must have at least five years of service and be enrolled in an ASRS health insurance plan, or a non-subsidized health insurance plan offered by an ASRS employer.

No Appointment Necessary

There is a common misconception that an appointment with an ASRS Retirement Specialist is required for employees ready to retire. While we’re happy to help guide members through the retirement process, an appointment with the ASRS is not a prerequisite for retiring. To start the retirement process, an employee just needs to submit an ASRS retirement application. Our online retirement application can be found within the myASRS portal and submitted online at any time.

Who Can I Talk To?

If you need assistance locating resources to guide you through any ASRS procedures, or additional help understanding a response you have received through the Employer Secure Messaging System, or any of the statutes and rules that govern all things ASRS, the Employer Relations team is here to help. Our Employer Quality Analysts and Senior Retirement Specialists have extensive experience in resolving even the most complex issues for our members and employers.

An Important Admin Responsibility

Occasionally we get a call or a secure message from an employer stating that they cannot access the Employer myASRS Portal. Sometimes it's because the person listed as the Employer Administrator has left and a new administrator was not assigned prior to their departure, or the new acting administrator is using the old administrator’s login.

Don't Skip the 'Employers' Tab!

We understand the convenience of having the Secure Employer Login page bookmarked and jumping straight to the secure side of our website, but if that's your typical process for interacting with AzASRS.gov, you're missing a vast amount of ASRS resources for employers!

When Are You 'Vested' in the ASRS?

Vesting is a term used often when discussing a retirement account. However, the ASRS benefit programs do not have a “vesting” schedule. Members must meet certain requirements before being eligible to receive retirement benefits, health insurance, premium benefit subsidy, long-term disability, or participate in the ASRS service purchase program.

Refund/Forfeiture

When one of your employees asks about “vesting” with the ASRS, often these members may be referring to the percentage of employer funds they might receive if they decide to refund their account.

Human Resources or ASRS?

Sometimes, it’s hard to know whether you should be helping to answer an employee’s questions about the ASRS or their pension, or when you need to point them our way. In general, if they have questions specific to their account – such as benefit estimates or possible retirement dates – they’ll need to either contact the ASRS or log in to their secure myASRS account. If they have more general questions – what or who the ASRS is, benefits of their pension plan, etc. -  it’s good for employers to be able to have answers.

Save the Date! The 2026 ASRS Employer Conference Is Coming Soon!

Get ready to connect, learn, and stay ahead! The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is excited to welcome employers back for our annual Employer Conference this September.

Whether you are new to ASRS reporting or a longtime employer partner, this conference is designed with you in mind. Join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and helpful insights to strengthen your understanding of ASRS processes and support your continued success as an employer.

Avoid Common Contribution Reporting Mistakes: Year- End Reminders for ASRS Employers

As we begin a new fiscal year, it's the perfect time to review contribution reporting practices and ensure all Fiscal Year 2026 payrolls and adjustments have been completed accurately.

While most payrolls are submitted correctly, a few common reporting errors continue to create delays, require additional employer follow-up, and can affect a member's retirement record. The good news? Most of these mistakes are easy to prevent, and just as easy to correct when addressed promptly.

Here are the most common issues we see and some helpful tips to resolve them.

Almost Here! The New Premium Benefit Portal Launches in Early August

The Wait is Almost Over!

After months of planning, development, testing, and collaboration, the new ASRS Premium Benefit Employer Portal is expected to launch in early August, bringing employers a faster, easier, and more transparent way to manage Premium Benefit transactions online.

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