On July 1, 2022, the total contribution rate of the ASRS Retirement Pension and Health Insurance Benefit for both the employer and the employee will decrease from 12.22% to 12.03% for fiscal year 2023. Likewise, the Long Term Disability Income Plan will decrease from .19% to .14% for both the employer and the employee for fiscal year 2023. Contribution rates are actuarially determined and adjusted annually to ensure the plan remains fiscally sound and able to meet current and future obligations. For more information, visit ASRS's website at https://www.azasrs.gov/.

Please be aware that beginning in late April 2022, employees who are participating in the State’s Remote Work Program will begin receiving a system email notification informing them of their annual Remote Work Agreement (RWA) renewal.  When you receive this notification, please log-in to Y.E.S. to renew before the current agreement expires to save time having to re-enter information and avoid potential for error.  Each employee with a current RWA will receive the annual notification 14 days before their RWA expires.

For assistance, please consult the recently revised Remote Work Agreement Guide, featuring a section that will assist employees with completing the renewal process.  Or if you have technical difficulties, please contact the HRIS Service Desk.  

Further information about the Remote Work Program and Agreement can be found on the Arizona’s Connected Workforce website at Remote Work Agreement.

Enjoy the confidence that comes from saving more for retirement by increasing contributions to your deferred compensation plan. Even a small increase now can make a big difference later.

Join us for a webinar on the State of Arizona 457 Plan!

Wednesday, March 30th, 11am -11:30 am

This class will cover the basics of the plan and will review how it can help you plan for the future. Please see this flyer for more information and instructions on how to register.

For current employees, the bookmarks for "Paystubs" and "W-2" forms have been changed.

They are now combined under the bookmark titled "Pay Documents".

Your Employee Services/Pay/Pay Documents

W-2s are scheduled to be posted online in early January.  If you want to receive your W-2 electronically, please ensure you have consented.   

Receiving your W-2 electronically provides security protections to you and gives you access to your W-2 in early January, as opposed to late January.

Instructions to consent can be found here.

Active Employee Enrollment Options

1. To keep your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, limited purpose or daycare/eldercare, you must re-enroll each year. This is your TASC card account.
2. If you DON'T have an FSA, and you want to keep your current coverage for 2022, re-enrollment is not required.
3. To change your coverage: You may add/drop dependents, and change coverage or carriers by going through enrollment in November. To enroll, visit hrsystems.azdoa.gov> YES Portal.

Retiree Enrollment Options

• No changes? If you would like to keep your benefit elections and enrolled dependents the same for 2022, you will not need to go through the enrollment process.
• Need to make a change? If you would like to change your carrier or add/remove dependents, you will need to re-enroll. To make your benefit elections online, visit the Retiree Self Service Page.

Excess annual leave must be used on or before Friday, January 7, 2022, to avoid forfeiture of 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.

Visit the State of Arizona Deferred Compensation Plan Virtual Booth from October 5 – December 4, 2021.  Explore our resources and education at our interactive event to help you make the right choices for your financial future.

Click HERE for more information and to visit the Virtual Booth. 

Last year, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Month, which include increasing retirement savings and personal financial literacy of all people in the United States.

There are 7 meeting times scheduled during October to assist employees with learning about and joining the State of Arizona Smart Save Deferred Compensation Plan! 

To learn more and register for one of the event sessions during October, please click HERE. 

Your employer knows you want a financially secure retirement.  Enrolling in your deferred compensation plan can help you meet your goals. The contributions you make may help supplement your pension income in retirement.

Join us on Thursday, September 23, 2021, for “Intro to the 457 Plan” and see why the deferred compensation plan may be right for you. There are two sessions available.  Click here for more information and to register.