Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System

06/01/2026

The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold its second quarter board meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 am in the APERS Board Room. For more details on location or how to join online, please see the press release at https://mailchi.mp/75aab6143279/apers-2026-second-quarter.

05/28/2026

If you’re early in your career and have less than five years of service, APERS offers New Member Seminars designed specifically for non-vested members.

These sessions provide a helpful overview of your retirement benefits, key milestones, and available resources to get you started. Learn more and register by visiting https://apers.org/members/retirement-education/new-member-seminar/.

05/25/2026

State offices are closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Today, we remember all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

APERS will be open normal business hours tomorrow, May 26.

05/22/2026

Have you checked out the APERS Spring Newsletter? It’s filled with valuable information for APERS members and retirees, including important updates, resources, and helpful retirement information. Check it out athttps://apers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Spring-Newsletter_April-2026_FINAL.pdf

05/20/2026

Have you checked out the APERS website lately? From retirement education opportunities to helpful member resources, everything you need is just a click away. You can explore upcoming seminars, access myAPERS to manage your account, review important information, and easily find direct deposit dates, all in one place. See for yourself at www.apers.org.

05/15/2026

Understanding your APERS membership status is important, especially if you change jobs or experience a break in service. If you are currently working at an APERS-covered employer, reach out to your HR to determine if you are in active status. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our call center at 501-682-7800.

05/12/2026

UPDATED: The January 2027 date has been corrected in this image below.

Wondering when your benefit payment will be deposited? The graphic below includes APERS direct deposit dates through April 2027, making it easy to plan ahead with confidence.

For your convenience, you can also view deposit information at any time by visiting https://apers.org/retirees/direct-deposit/.

05/05/2026

Happy APERS Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉
We know that navigating your journey—from new employment to retirement—is easier because of our incredible staff. We appreciate their tirelessness in helping every APERS member.

04/22/2026

Life changes such as marriage, divorce, or welcoming a child may mean it’s time to review your beneficiary designations. Learn when and how to update beneficiaries at https://apers.org/members/beneficiary-designations/.

04/16/2026

Attention Members! Have you set up your myAPERS account? Check out this video for a guide to help you get started today. myAPERS gives you 24/7 access to important retirement information all in one secure place. Check it out!

This video walks active employees through setting up their myAPERS account.