Eligibility
Every elected official, justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals and superior court, and the commissioners who was a member of the plan on or before December 31, 2013 are members of the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP); however, state elected official who are subject to term limits, may elect not to participate in the Plan. Membership into EORP is determined by several different factors:
- Is your employer a participant in the Plan?
- Is your position considered a designated EORP position and covered by the Plan?
- Has your employer reviewed and determined your eligibility for membership?
- Have you properly applied for membership into the Plan?
If you meet the qualifications stated above, your participation in EORP is mandatory with membership beginning on the first date of your term in office. Your right to benefits will vest when an application for benefits is filed and you are found to be eligible for those benefits, or on the last day of employment under the EORP, whichever occurs first.
Membership Tiers
Once you become a member of the EORP, your membership is designated as Tier 1 and 2 based on your membership date, which determines your eligibility for retirement and other benefits under EORP:
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Tier 1 Members DB Plan Only |
Tier 2 Members DB Plan Only |
Tier 3 Members¹ DC Plan (EODCRS) Only |
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Hired into EORP position before January 1, 2012 |
Hired into EORP position on/after January 1, 2012 |
Newly appointed or elected on/after January 1, 2014 |
¹If you were appointed or elected on or after January 1, 2014 and do not have an active, inactive or retired member account with the EORP or the Arizona State Retirement System, you will be required to participate in the Elected Officials Defined Contribution Retirement System (EODCRS) Plan.
PSPRS Administrative Office is the Local Board for EORP
As a member of the EORP, the PSPRS Administrative Office and Board of Trustees determines your benefit eligibility. For benefit inquiries, please Contact Us for assistance.
Additional Resources
For additional resources, Plan summary, guide books and forms, you may access our Forms & Resources webpage and for the latest news and information, we encourage you to Sign Up for News and Updates. To estimate future benefits, you may Contact Us, or visit our Applying for Benefits webpage for retirement information.
