Job Seekers
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.
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Benefits
- We offer medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending plans.
- Please review our guides page for coverage and rates.
Wellness & Employee Assistance
- 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.
Paid Time Off
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 & ConvenienceS
Education
- LinkedIn Learning - Business, design & tech courses, varies by agency.
- Tuition Discounts - benefitoptions.az.gov/highered - for online and classroom degree programs at state and national institutions.
- Tuition Reimbursement - may be available, varies by agency.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - studentaid.gov
- AZ529 Plan - az529.gov - Pre-tax savings for college, vocational and workforce training, and private K-12, via direct deposit.
Transit
- Capitol Rideshare - capitolrideshare.az.gov - Get perks for using alternate transportation, discounted transit passes, vanpools, and free parking at state facilities where you work.
Banking
- OneAZ Credit Union - oneazcu.com
- AZ ABLE - az-able.com - saving accounts for AZ residents with disabilities.
Shopping Discounts
