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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Arizona

State Public Pensions in Arizona

The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) covers most state, school, and local government employees, while the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) covers police, firefighters, and other public-safety members. Survivor and death benefits depend on the system, whether the member was active or retired, and the beneficiary designation on file.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Arizona

azasrs.gov/content/survivor-benefits→

Administering agency

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)

Phone602-240-2000
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Arizona: key facts

Systems
ASRS for most state, school, and local government workers; PSPRS for police officers, firefighters, and other public-safety personnel.
ASRS pre-retirement death
A survivor benefit equal to double the member's contributions plus interest (and any service-purchase payments) is payable to the designated beneficiary (A.R.S. § 38-762).
ASRS retiree death
The continuing benefit depends on the payment option the retiree elected (A.R.S. § 38-763).
Contacts
ASRS at 602-240-2000 or (800) 621-3778; PSPRS at (602) 255-5575 or (877) 925-5575.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Arizona

4-step process for Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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Public Pensions

Arizona

azasrs.gov/content/survivor-benefits→

Administering agency

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)

Phone602-240-2000
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026