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Benefits Overview for Job Seekers

We're glad you are seeking employment with the State of Arizona!

This is a quick overview of our wide range of benefit programs for you and your family. Please follow the links for more detailed information on each benefit, including rates.

Benefits Summary - One Page

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Benefits

Medical Plans (includes Pharmacy)

  • Triple Choice Plan - Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ, UnitedHealthcare
  • HDHP w/HSA (High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Savings Account) - Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ, UnitedHealthcare

 

Dental Plans

  • PPO - Delta Dental
  • DHMO - Cigna 
     

Vision Plans

  • Avesis - Advantage Program (fully employee paid)
     

Telemedicine

  • Connect with doctors via your smart device 24/7 - covered by your medical carrier.

 

Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Flexible Spending Accounts Pay for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars you contribute to your account.

 

Long-Term Disability

  • Pays 66⅔% of weekly pre-disability earnings. Mandatory participation. ASRS members contribution rate - .17%. Non-ASRS members - employer-paid.

 

Short-Term Disability

  • Pays up to 66⅔% of your weekly pre-disability earnings. Optional participation - paid by the employee.

 

Life Insurance

  • Basic Life $15,000 paid by the State
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment - $15,000 paid by the State
  • Supplemental Life - Paid by the employees
  • Dependent Life - Paid by the employee

     

    Wellness & Employee Assistance

    Health Impact Program (HIP)

    • Earn up to $200 annually by participating in our award-winning program of free preventative health screenings (mini-health, mammography, prostate), immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes and physical activities.

     

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • Counseling sessions - 12 free per year per issue for each employee and each covered dependent. Available 24/7 for support, resources and information on work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning and more. 

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    Retirement

    Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

    • Employee contribution rate - 12.04%
    • State contribution rate - 12.04%
    • Mandatory participation. The deduction begins 27 weeks after hire date for new ASRS members

     

    Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)

    • For certain full-time corrections officers, probation officers, and dispatchers.
    • Mandatory participation: Rate varies by agency
    • Deduction begins on hire date

     

    Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)

    • For certain full-time firefighters and peace officers
    • Mandatory participation: Rate varies by agency
    • Deduction begins on hire date

     

    Deferred Compensation Plan - AZ Smart Save

    • Optional program - save more for retirement through 401(a) and 457(b) plans, similar to a 401(k) in the private sector.

    Education, Discounts & Convenience

    Arizona Management System (AMS) & Lean Principles

    • Learn to apply lean management and continuous improvement concepts

     

    Tuition Discounts

    • Affordable, flexible degree programs at state and national institutions
    • Some agencies offer tuition reimbursement
    • Some student loans may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

     

    Public Transit Subsidy (Maricopa & Pima Counties)

    • Maricopa County Platinum Pass - monthly pass 50% off
    • Pima County SunGo Card - monthly pass 50% off
      • Both counties: Employee portion paid via automatic payroll deduction

     

    Vanpool

    • $30 per month subsidy for vanpools sponsored by a state agency or regional transportation authority

     

    Capitol Rideshare

    • Use alternative transportation, be eligible for Uber/Lyft discounts and emergency ride home (Maricopa County only)

     

    Free Parking - at State facilities where you work.

     

    Credit Union - OneAZ Credit Union



    Discounts

    • Products and services, travel and entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance

     

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