University of Alaska Employee Benefits
Welcome to the University of Alaska Benefits page. The University prides itself on taking care of all employees, no matter where you may find yourself in the Last Frontier. As one of Alaska's largest employers, we know you expect nothing short of the best when it comes to your employee benefits.
Start your benefit journey here!
Contact the UA Benefits team
(907) 450-8242 | ua-benefits@alaska.edu
Schedule one-on-one time
Need personal benefits help?
TouchCare |1-866-486-8242
assist@touchcare.com | TouchCare's Website
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May 13
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This article provides several resources to bring awareness to the importance of mental health.
May 13
Did you know that the university offers two different types of voluntary 403(b) programs? Any UA employee can open a voluntary 403(b) retirement account and contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Learn more about these accounts in this news article.
Apr 28
Review this article for all Open Enrollment updates. This year, Open Enrollment will run from March 31 - April 21, 2026. Any updates made during Open Enrollment will be effective on July 1, 2026.
Experienced a Life Event?
Submit benefit changes within 30 days of event.
Late forms are not accepted. No exceptions.
Review Completed Forms
Medical, Dental, Vision Forms
- New Employee Health Care Form
- Life Event Changes Form
- HSA Enrollment/Change Form
- Enrollment Form for UA Choice Health Care - Sikuliaq Employees Only
- Statement of Financial Interdependence (FIPs)
Retirement Forms
Beneficiary Forms
- Beneficiary Form (Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and AD&D only)
- Update your beneficiaries for your retirement accounts directly with your retirement vendor.
Other HR Forms
The Enrollment Guide provides more detail on medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Required Notices
You can request printed copies of these documents by emailing ua-benefits@alaska.edu.
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Premium Medical Plan
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Copay Medical Plan
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage - HDHP Medical Plan
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Premium Dental
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Basic Dental
- VSP Vision Summary
- COBRA Initial Notice
- HIPAA Notice
- Marketplace Availability Notice
- Universal Availability Notice 403(b)
- USERRA Notice
- FMLA Notice
- Wellness Plan Notice
- Enrollment Guide
- Medicare Part D (page 35)
- CHIP Notice (page 36)
- Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act Notice (page 36)
- HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights (page 36)
