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
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
- PPO - Delta Dental
- DHMO - Cigna
- Avesis - Advantage Program (fully employee paid)
- Connect with doctors via your smart device 24/7 - covered by your medical carrier.
- Flexible Spending Accounts Pay for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars you contribute to your account.
- Pays 66⅔% of weekly pre-disability earnings. Mandatory participation. ASRS members contribution rate - .17%. Non-ASRS members - employer-paid.
- Pays up to 66⅔% of your weekly pre-disability earnings. Optional participation - paid by the employee.
- 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
- 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
- Holidays
- 10 paid per year
- Sick Leave
- 12 days per year
- No accrual or carryover limits
- Family Sick Leave
- 40 hours per year
- Charged to employee's sick leave
- Annual Leave
- Increases with years of service
- Other Leaves
- Military, Bereavement, Civic Duty
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
- 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
- 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
- Products and services, travel and entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
