Arizona Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Officers and Employees § 38-844.01. Vested rights to benefits

A member of the system does not have vested rights to benefits under the system, except as provided in § 38-854, until he files an application for benefits and is found eligible for those benefits as provided in this article. An eligible claimant's rights to benefits vest on the date of his application for those benefits or his last day of employment under the system, whichever occurs first.