Arizona State Retirement System 2007 Spring Travel member meetings announced The Member Services Division of the ASRS offers two educational meetings for members - a general overview of the ASRS and benefits titled "Know Your Benefits" and one designed specifically for those who are nearing retirement titled "Getting Ready to Retire".
Meetings are conducted throughout the year at the ASRS offices in Phoenix and Tucson, as well as throughout the state during the Spring and Fall.
Both meetings last approximately 3½ hours. Members are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant partner.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Member Services Advisory Center at the numbers listed on the attached meeting schedule.
Know Your Benefits
This meeting is especially beneficial to new members. You’ll learn about the many benefits of belonging to the Arizona State Retirement System, including a history and overview of the ASRS, how your pension is calculated and how to maximize your future benefit, member responsibilities, disability and survivor benefits, options should you leave ASRS employment, and more. Also covered will be the Service Purchase benefit, in which a member may purchase, under certain circumstances, time they worked under other qualified employer plans. Getting Ready to Retire This meeting is vital for members who are planning to retire within a year. You’ll learn about your pension benefit and how it’s calculated, options for retiree health insurance and other benefits, return to work options and more. Members who register for this meeting will receive a personal benefit estimate and assistance in filing out the proper paperwork. |