The university offers a comprehensive health care benefit that includes medical, dental, pharmacy and vision coverage. The UA Choice health care plan features three levels of coverage—economy, standard and deluxe—and an opt-out provision for employees with other coverage. Annual plan deductibles vary based on the level of coverage selected.

 

• Benefits Overview
  Brief introduction to benefits. Programs include: Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Vision, Healthways and Disease management(ppt)
   
• Choosing your coverage
  Consider cost, covered services, deductibles and other factors when choosing coverage. See Making Your Health Plan Care Decision.
   
• Cost
  Click here to look at the current health rates for employees.
  UA Choice comparison with other public employers' plans in Alaska

• Coverage
  Compare prescription, medical and dental coverages and deductibles under the economy, standard and deluxe plans with the UA Choice Coverage Comparison chart. Greater detail about coverage is in The Handbook (pdf).
   
• Wellness
  The UA Wellness Program provides a variety of wellness activities. Employees may participate in on-site health and wellness activities through the UA Health in Action program.