March 24, 2020: COVID-19 and Cybersecurity

The security of our members and our member's personal information during these unprecedented times is of utmost importance to ATRS.  There have been multiple reports across the country involving scams regarding COVID-19. 

Email is the most vulnerable area for attacks to occur.  Members should not trust any emails with COVID-19 related links.

We encourage you to be vigilant and cautious with regard to any emails related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you receive any suspicious emails that refer to ATRS and the COVID-19 outbreak, we encourage you to contact us at (501) 682-1517.

 

 

March 23, 2020: COVID-19 UPDATE

Due to COVID-19 and per guidance from the Governor, our offices are currently closed to the public and we have will limited staff available to assist our members.

If you do need immediate assistance, you may call (501) 682-1517 and leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible or you may email us at info@artrs.gov.   To better assist you, please provide your first and last name and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Most of our forms including Retirement and TDROP applications are available by clicking here: Forms

We urge you to check our website, follow us on our Facebook page and Twitter for the most up to date information.

All monthly benefit payments will be processed as scheduled.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. 

  1. March 20, 2020: Camden and Blytheville Pre-Retirement Workshops Canceled
  2. March 19, 2020: Russellville pre-retirement workshop has been canceled
  3. March 18, 2020: COVID-19 UPDATE-ATRS Offices Closed to the Public
  4. March 16, 2020: Communicating with ATRS
  5. January 22, 2020: 1099Rs - Frequently Asked Questions
  6. December 20, 2020: December Insurance Premiums for Group Life with AD&D
  7. November 21, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Thanksgiving and Statewide Meeting Summary
  8. October 23, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  9. October 17, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  10. September 30, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  11. September 12, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Newly Appointed Trustee for Position #6 - Administrator (Superintendent)
  12. September 10, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  13. August 29, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  14. July 10, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Vacancy on ATRS Board - Applications Welcome
  15. May 1, 2019 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder
  16. Public Notice: April 22, 2019 Proposed Rule Changes
  17. April 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement Planner for 2019
  18. April 5, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Twelve of the Legislative Session
  19. March 29, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eleven of the Legislative Session
  20. March 22, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Ten of the Legislative Session
  21. March 15, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Nine of the Legislative Session
  22. March 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eight of the Legislative Session
  23. March 1, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Seven of the Legislative Session
  24. February 22, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Six of the Legislative Session
  25. February 15, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Five of the Legislative Session
  26. February 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Four of the Legislative Session
  27. January 31, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Three of the Legislative Session
  28. January 25, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Two of the Legislative Session
  29. January 17, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number One of the Legislative Session
  30. Public Notice: 2019 Board of Trustees Election
  31. October 31, 2018 - Board Chairman Update: ATRS Board unanimously choose Mr. Clint Rhoden as ATRS Executive Director
  32. October 4, 2018 - Board Chairman Update: Smooth Transition Underway at ATRS
  33. October 1, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Executive Director Retiring after a Decade at ATRS
  34. June 6, 2018 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Board Helps Members/ Modifies the Phase-in for T-DROP Annuitization
  35. May 24, 2018 - Executive Director Update: ATRS will be Open Memorial Day
  36. April 6, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Retirement/T-DROP Planner 2018
  37. February 7, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Quality 2019 T-DROP Interest Rates, New Application Window for 2018, and a Market Update
  38. Public Notice: Board of Trustees Election 2018
  39. November 13, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Adopts New Actuarial Assumptions
  40. July 31, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Lifetime Teaching Licenses for All Eligible ATRS Retirees
  41. May 23, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS School Hall Meetings Celebrating 80 Years
  42. May 8, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS is Open Again on Memorial Day to Serve Members
  43. May 4, 2017 - Executive Director Update: T-DROP Interest Rate for 2017-2018
  44. April 26, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement and T-DROP Planner 2017
  45. April 19, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Final Report on the Regular Session
  46. April 10, 2017 - ATRS Board Meeting has been rescheduled for April 17, 2017
  47. March 31, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Week 12 of the General Assembly
  48. March 24, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Week 11 of the General Assembly
  49. March 17, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Happy 80th Birthday ATRS and Week 10 of the General Assembly
  50. March 14, 2017 - Executive Director Update: The Strength of ATRS
  51. March 10, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 9 of the General Assembly
  52. March 3, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 8 of the General Assembly
  53. February 24, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 7 of the General Assembly
  54. February 17, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 6 of the General Assembly
  55. February 10, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 5 of the General Assembly
  56. February 3, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 4 of the General Assembly
  57. January 27, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 3 of the General Assembly
  58. January 20, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 2 of the General Assembly
  59. January 13, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 1 of the General Assembly
  60. January 6, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Actuarial Status and ATRS Legislative Package
  61. October 4, 2016 - Executive Director Update: Member Annual Statements 2015-2016
  62. May 16, 2016 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Open Memorial Day & Deadlines
  63. April 26, 2016 - Board of Trustees Election Results
  64. April 5, 2016 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement and T-DROP Planner 2016
  65. June 12, 2015 - Executive Director Update: The Wonderful Arkansas 529 College Savings Plan!

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