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.
Return to azstatejobs.gov page.
Benefits
Medical Plans (includes Pharmacy)
- EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) - Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare
- PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) - Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ, UnitedHealthcare
- HDHP w/HSA (High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Savings Account) - Aetna
- PPO - Delta Dental
- DHMO - Cigna
- Avesis - Advantage Program (fully employee paid)
- Avesis - Discount Program (free)
- 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 earnings. Mandatory participation. ASRS members contribution rate - .17%. Non-ASRS members - employer-paid.
- Basic Life $15,000 paid by the State
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment - $15,000 paid by the State
Additional Life and Disability Coverage Insurance
- Supplemental Life, Dependent Life and Short-Term Disability can be purchased at group rates. All premiums 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
- 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
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
- Products and services, travel and entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
