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?
Sep 09
It's time to get rugged! Our first wellness challenge is coming up this September. Join a team of up to 7 and step to each destination, unlocking American backcountry and survival tips along the way. Registration begins on September 2nd and the challenge will run from September 12th - 29th. Join us to earn a point toward your FY26 rebate!
Sep 08
TIAA, Fidelity and the Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) are coming to campus this fall. Read this article to learn about locations, dates, times, and how to book an in-person appointment.
Sep 06
UA is partnering with TouchCare to showcase one of the many benefits TouchCare provides to UA employees: Price transparency and cost comparisons. The campaign will run from September 15 - October 15. This campaign comes with a dedicated UA webinar and a chance to win a $100 gift card! Review the news article for more information.
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.
