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
What would you like to do?
Nov 18
The IRS has released the maximum contributions for calendar year 2026. read this article to see the updates.
Nov 13
There are a few Premera updates that will take place at the start of the new calendar year including introducing 98point6 for virtual care and mailing new Premera ID cards.
Nov 04
UA has launched it's annual Benefits Pulse Survey. The survey is open until Friday, November 21. Read this article for more details.
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)
Unsure where to start? Check out our list of resources which includes direct links out to each of the individual webpages.
