Rapid COVID-19 testing is available for State empoyees, dependents and retirees on the state health plan
Weekly appointments are available for Rapid COVID-19 saliva-based testing. The test is easy, painless and fast, and you will receive results in about 24 to 48 hours.
Testing is available Tuesday through Thursday at State of Arizona sites in Phoenix and Tucson.
Find more information here.
COMING SOON!
AZ State Jobs is Getting a Makeover
Go Live is November 12, 2020
Regardless of your role in the hiring process, with lots of new features and functionality, the new State Job Board has something to like for everyone.
Job Seekers
Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Notice: Resumes on file in the current state Job Board will need to be uploaded again to the new Job Board after November 12.
The job board can be accessed at: https://azstatejobs.gov/home
Attend a 3D interactive event to help take advantage of the benefits of enrolling and planning for the financial future you want.
The virtual benefit fair runs from November 1 through November 30, 2020.
This year’s virtual experience makes it easy to meet virtually with your Retirement Specialists and learn from two educational workshops:
Review and manage your account, or enroll if you haven’t already
Watch a short “Secret Strategy for Retirement Savings” video
Play the trivia game as often as you like; see how you rank against your peers by getting your name up on the Leader Board
Register for webinars that can help you make decisions about managing your money and planning for retirement
Open Enrollment is October 19 - November 6 at 5 pm Arizona time. Active employees and retirees must re-enroll for all 2021 benefits.
You can also add or drop dependents and update your beneficiaries and contact information.
To learn more about 2021 benefits, visit benefitoptions.az.gov/oe2021.
To enroll, visit hrsystems.azdoa.gov.
As you know, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, is the General Election and all state government employees are encouraged to vote. Pursuant to State laws and rules, state employees may receive paid leave in order to exercise their voting privileges under certain conditions. For more information regarding civic duty leave for the purpose of voting, click here.
Excess annual leave must be used on or before Friday, January 8, 2021 to avoid forfeiture of any excess hours. For agencies, boards and commissions under the State Personnel System, the maximum number of annual leave hours an employee may carry over into a new calendar year is 320 hours for uncovered employees and 240 hours for covered employees. Any hours in excess of the maximum carryover limits are subject to forfeiture. Employees and managers can monitor annual leave balances by logging in to YES and clicking on Leave Activity.
Open Enrollment Coming October 19 - November 6
Open Enrollment is coming! To receive timely benefits communications, please update your contact information. Go to Your Employee Services > Personal Information > Contact Information. You can learn more about the upcoming open enrollment changes by visiting benefitoptions.az.gov/OE2021. More information coming out soon.
Benefits Mailing: Early October - A packet with the 2021 Enrollment Guide and a guide from each of our medical carriers will arrive at your home for you to review with your family.
Benefit Expos: Begin October 5 - Webinar sessions will be offered mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. See an in-depth explanation of the new medical plan with examples, along with presentations from our carriers. We will have registration information in the mailing and upcoming emails. Your family members are welcome to join in the webinars.
Open Enrollment: October 19 - November 6 at 5 pm Arizona time - During this time, you must re-enroll for all 2021 benefits. You can also add or drop dependents, update your beneficiaries and your contact information.
Notice: Roll Up Your Sleeve - Flu Shots Now Available
This year, it is more important than ever to get your annual flu shot to protect yourself and others. Flu shots are considered preventive and are available at $0 for all employees and covered dependents on our medical plans. Plus, you can earn HIP points. See a full schedule of worksite clinics and public locations here.
