Welcome to ACERS Access!

The Arlington County Employees’ Retirement System (“ACERS”) is one of the retirement benefits offered to Arlington County employees. ACERS is a pension plan that provides you with guaranteed monthly income during your retirement. ACERS has many options that can help you meet your retirement goals. How much you will get is based on how many years you work for Arlington, your three highest years of pay, and the options you choose.

What Can I Do Here?
Employees may use this site to run estimates of their monthly pension income and view their beneficiaries. Retirees may use this site to view their pension deposits and annual 1099-R data.

Need to Make Changes?
Employees: Make changes in PRISM+
Retirees: Email to benefits@arlingtonva.us any address, phone number and email address changes. Forms to change your direct deposit and tax withholding are posted on the County’s website.

Need to learn more about your retirement options?
Employees may schedule an appointment on AC Commons. Feel free to bring your spouse, significant other, or whomever assists you with your financial decisions. Employees may also attend presentations that are listed in PRISM+.

Got More Questions?
If you have any questions about the ACERS benefits or using this site, please call us at 703-228-3500, Option 1 or email us at benefits@arlingtonva.us.