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10.12.09
HB 2013 Additional Update
HB 2013, particularly the portion adding a definition of "dependent" to statute, prompted a number of inquiries to this agency and raised concerns about potential changes to health benefits for certain dependents.
Based upon legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General, the definition of “dependent” for the State insurance plan year beginning October 1, 2009 is not affected by HB 2013, because any interpretation to the contrary would impair the lawful contract expectations of state employees in violation of the Arizona Constitution.
The definition of “dependent” currently in place will remain effective through September 30, 2010. Please note the definition of dependent defined in HB 2013 will apply as of October 1, 2010.
Further questions concerning the new definition effective October 1, 2010, may be directed to 602-542-5008.
9.25.09
HB 2013 Update
HB 2013 Update
The effective date of HB 2013 is Nov. 24, 2009. The benefits established by the recent open enrollment will remain in place at least through that date. Any benefit that has been earned and vested through November 24, 2009, is not subject to being taken away retroactively to October 1, 2009.
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9.8.09
Domestic Partner and Older Child Health Coverage
Domestic Partner and Older Child Health Coverage
On Friday afternoon, the Governor signed into legislation the budget for FY 2010. Included in the legislation (see page 24 lines 44-45 and page 25 line 1) are changes to insurance coverage for domestic partners and dependent children.
We are working with the Arizona Department of Administration to get clarification on the language and on the effective date and should have more guidance at some point this week.
All updates will be posted on the OHR Benefits website at www.asu.edu/hr/benefits/openenrollment.html.
4.6.09
New voluntary ID theft protection benefit
New voluntary ID theft protection benefit
The Office of Human Resources has added ID theft protection to its list of voluntary benefits available to all ASU employees. Read more
3.11.09
AIG Retirement to become VALIC
AIG Retirement to become VALIC
Beginning May 1, AIG Retirement will become VALIC. More
3.3.09
ASRS and PSPRS Contribution Rate Changes for Next Fiscal Year
The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has changed the contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. ASU employees will see these changes reflected in their paychecks for the pay period ending 7.12.09, pay date 7.17.09. More
3.3.09
New ASRS information
Read the February 2009 ASRS Report to get the latest information about the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
3.3.09
Summer insurance premiums
for faculty/academic professionals
Beginning with the March 13 paycheck and ending with the May 22 paycheck, benefits-eligible faculty members or academic professionals paid on an academic pay schedule will notice additional benefits deductions. More
1.13.08
Maximum Vacation Carryover
The maximum vacation carryover provision of the Vacation policy has been applied as of the pay period ending January 11, which will show on the Jan. 16, 2009, paychecks. More
12.10.08
New benefits effective date
ASU has postponed the implementation of the new benefits effective date communicated in October. Read more
12.09.08
Self-service online Retirement Manager now available
The Arizona University System now offers a new online self-service Retirement Manager. The Retirement Manager is a single, convenient and secure access point for university employees to manage Voluntary 403(b) Plan account(s).
More about the Retirement Manager
More about the 403(b) Plan
10.1.08
Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Reminder
(Employment contracts beginning Jan 1, 2008 or later)
ORP Phased Retirement Program
The Arizona Board of Regents has approved a new, voluntary Phased Retirement Program for Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) participants with AIG Retirement, Fidelity or TIAA-CREF. The program, which takes effect July 1, 2008, allows vested participants age 62 or older to gradually transition into retirement—with the consent of their Deans or Vice Presidents.
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