New Hire Enrollment
Welcome to the State of Arizona! The State offers many benefits for our employees and their dependents. Be sure to share this information with your family. Remember, the new hire or rehire benefits enrollment deadline is 31 days after your hire date.
Notice: HRIS Y.E.S. System Closure - No Benefit Changes Permitted
From Tuesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. through Tuesday, June 3, the HRIS Y.E.S. system will be closed to allow the state to transition to the new AZ360 platform. During this period, you cannot make any benefit changes. On Wednesday, June 4, you can log in to the new system to make updates. There may be delays in processing, and we will honor any enrollment deadlines missed due to the closure period.
- Recent New Hires or Qualified Life Events (QLEs): If you joined the State after April 26, 2025, and have not elected your benefits, or experienced a QLE, make your elections in Y.E.S. by Friday, May 23, to avoid missing the 31-day enrollment deadline from your hire date or QLE date.
- Training Materials: Please visit AZ360.az.gov to explore training videos and guides to prepare for the new system. Everyone is expected to use these resources to support a smooth transition as we move all state employees to the new platform.
Be sure to share these quick overviews of our offerings with your family.
- Benefits Summary One-Page Flyer
- New Hire Orientation Benefits Presentation | Slides | Script
- Flyers from New Hire Orientation | HIP | Employee Assistance Program | Know Your Numbers
- Active Employee Enrollment Guide - Simple explanations of each benefit, including current rates. | 2025
- Spouses and Dependents: To view qualifications and documentation requirements for enrollment, visit the Eligibility page.
- Note: Employees who are also spouses or dependents of State/University employees or retirees, please be advised that dual enrollment in State benefit plans is not permitted per the Dual Enrollment Policy. Please coordinate with your spouse or parent/guardian to prevent dual enrollment before enrolling in State benefits.
- Benefits start the pay period after you enroll.
- See the General Accounting Office Statewide Payroll Calendar.
- Basic Life: The State provides all employees $15,000 in Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
- Supplemental Life: Additional insurance coverage that benefits-eligible employees can purchase. This is a voluntary benefit.
- At the time of new hire only, you can purchase Supplemental Life coverage in multiples of $5,000, not to exceed the lesser of three times your annual earnings, to a maximum of $500,000.
- If you decline the supplemental insurance at the time of your new hire enrollment, you may enroll during future annual open enrollment periods. However, you will only be able to add up to $20,000 annually in multiples of $5,000, not to exceed the lesser of three times your annual earnings, to a maximum of $500,000.
- Beneficiaries - You can designate beneficiaries for Supplemental Life during enrollment. For Basic Life, add beneficiaries through “Manage Beneficiary Designation” under the “Benefits” tile in AZ360. You can use the same beneficiaries for both policies, or add new ones.
- Learn more about life insurance.
- Check the Active Enrollment Guide - for updated benefits information and rates.
- Visit ALEX- Take a few minutes to answer questions in the Alex decision tool and get recommendations on plans to suit your needs. (Note: Using ALEX is not enrolling; you can only enroll through the Y.E.S. Portal.)
- Enroll - Visit hrsystems.azdoa.gov > Y.E.S. Portal > Bookmarks > Your Employee Services > Benefits > New Hire.
If you participate in or enroll in any of the Benefits Options Plans, you are entitled to the following plan documents and legal notices, which are linked below.
Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
An SBC is an easy-to-understand overview oplan'salth plan's benefits and coverage. | View SBCs
Legal Notices
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medicare Notice of Creditable Coverage, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Coverage Notice, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA), HIPAA Special Enrollment RighWomen'sce, Women’s Health and Cancer Rights AcNewborns', NewMothers'nd Mothers’ Health Protection Act of 1996, Vision Program and Wellness Program. | View Legal Notices
HERE'S WHAT TO DO
- Contact your agency's benefits liaison, who is usually part of the HR office.
- Call Member Services: 602-542-5008 or 800-304-3687, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.
- Email Member Services: [email protected]