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Hi there
Howdy
Mileage
Zero so far. I'm just starting today
That's great. Congatulations.
Here, let me get you fueled up for your journey
Have you put much thought into your retirement?
Not really. That's so far away.
Well, it's never too early to chart your path
With your new job
You'll be a member of the Arizona State Retirement System
Like me
In which you'll make a contribution toward your own retirement
With each of your paychecks.
Believe it or not
Once you drive off today
You'll already be on your road to retirement
Time flies, believe me
Before you know it, you'll be gearing up for retirement
Here are some resources you'll need
First, set up your own secure account on the ASRS website
In your secure account you can
Keep your contact information and beneficiary up to date
You can also get a real-time statement
And watch your benefit grow
The ASRS website also has an entire section devoted to you
It's a great resource now and into the future
It's accessible and easy to use
Here in the Members dropdown
Is where you will find the Members Education area
Which contains all the information you'll need to know
There are four distinct routes for you to follow
On your road to retirement
These journeys will ensure you have the information you need
When you need it
Route 1: Your Journey Begins
Is designed just for you
Being new to public service and the ASRS
A companion piece to Route One is
And a fun video called
Your Benefits as an ASRS Member
Where you can learn what your benefits are
Including a lifetime monthly pension
Survivor benefits
Long Term Disability
Group retiree health insurance coverage
And the service purchase program
From here you can also print a
Member education checklist
to keep track of the courses you've taken
and when you should take the next one
Okay, you're good to go
Remember to check back with us later
Will do, thank you
Welcome back, what's your odometer at?
I've got over five years
Alright, then you're ready for your mid-career tune-up
Pop the hood
Now that you are mid-career
The next stop on your road to retirement is
Route 2: Map Your Progress
As you are cruising down the road towards reirement
Become even more aware of the benefits and opportunities available
Route 2 is a multi-media, self-paced, interactive learning module
That you can do any time from the comfort of your own home
And refer back to as much as you need
It has information on your overall retirement picture
The service purchase program
You can buy other years of past service
Which can help you retire sooner
Life changes,
As well as myASRS account
Don't forget about your GPS
GPS: Navigate Your Future
Is a cool interactive map to help you along your road to retirement
Like Route 2, GPS is one stop shopping for everything you need to know
In an easy to use, fun way
GPS guides you through the basics of membership,
Mid-career tune up,
And resources for when you are nearing your retirement
Keep up the good work
Thanks for the tune-up
Welcome back, where are you on your journey?
I'm about a year from retirement
Excellent, let me give you a clear line of sight for your journey
Route 3: Destination in Sight
Is a meeting for when retirement is on the horizon
And provides essential information
This will help to make sure you're ready
This meeting is available as a live on-line webinar
Or in-person meeting
You'll learn about your pension benefit,
How it's calculated,
The different annuity options
and much more
There is also a Know Your Insurance meeting
You can take when you are within 12 months of retirement
Which will provide you with more in-depth information
About the ASRS health insurance plans and benefits
Register for these meetings in your secure myASRS account
Finally, a little further up the road is Route 4
Route 4: Next Exit - Retirement
Is the final meeting when retirement is just a few months away
Here you will learn about your pension options
Enrolling in Health Insurance
And working after retirement, should that be in your future
As part of this program, you will receive a personal benefit estimate
And instructions on how to finalize the retirement process
But that's not all
There are many other resources you can find on the ASRS website
The video library has a great deal of informative videos
Including: Understanding Your 1099-R
Open Enrollment
Unlocking Your Secure Account
Enhancements to the Secure Account
And even returning to work after retirement
There are also webinars, interactive trainings,
And publications. All at your fingertips
Check back often, as there is new material being added all the time
Every situation is unique
If you've attended a webinar or group meeting
And still need assistance
You can contact the ASRS to schedule an in-person appointments
Appointments are required for one-on-one counseling
Wow, thanks. That was really helpful
You're welcome, take care. You're almost there.
Alright. Bye-bye.