Retirement and Benefits Eligibility

Retirement Eligibility

Employees who are employed at .50 FTE (20 hours per week) or more for a period of twenty (20) weeks or longer are required to participate and contribute to an eligible retirement program.

Retirement Programs

Classified Staff employees who are employed at a .50 FTE (20 hours per week) for a period of twenty (20) weeks or longer are required to participate and contribute to the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Faculty and other appointed personnel may elect to participate in either the ASRS or an Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

Benefits Eligibility

Employees who are employed at a .50 FTE (20 hours per week) or more for a continuous period of six (6) months or more are benefits-eligible as determined by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA).

UA Benefits

The University offers a number of University and State-sponsored insurance programs and plans including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and tax sheltered annuity plans. Flexible spending accounts, a tuition reduction program and other fringe benefits and services are also available to benefits-eligible employees.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.arizona.edu/general_benefits_information.