CLOSED - Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is closed as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.
The Open Enrollment website will remain available as a point of reference for employees.

UA Benefits and Compensation

The University of Alaska 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.

Benefits News

Scroll through to see the highlights for this month or review our benefits news webpage for a one-stop-shop.

In-Person Retirement Meetings!

Pave the way toward your retirement readiness and a lifetime of financial well-being. Let's make sure you're on the right path. We have in-person meetings with TIAA representative Scott Rethford!

- - - - May 15-16, 2023, in Butrovich 109c (Fairbanks)
      - May 18-19, 2023, at 1815 Bragaw St, Suite 102 (Anchorage)

Schedule your checkup now by going to TIAA’s website!

- - - - If you invest with TIAA use your TIAA login credentials
      - If you do not have a TIAA user ID/password and would like to register for an on campus appointment, they can go to tiaa.org/schedulenow and select “Register for guest access”
      - You do not need to be an investor with TIAA to meet with a TIAA financial advisor

Retirement Readiness with Empower

If you are a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Tier IV or Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Tier III Defined Contribution (DC) plans, there are virtual meetings available to schedule a 1:1 with a financial advisor from Empower on May 16th and 17th, 2023. To enroll, go to the Empower website and:

1. 1. 1. 1. Select “University of Alaska (Virtual)
      2. Select “State of Alaska Public Employees' Tier IV Defined Contribution Retirement Plan” toward the middle of the list -or- select “State of Alaska Teachers' Retirement System Tier III Defined Contribution Plan” toward the bottom of the list
      3. Select a time slot!

Additional time slots will be added based on demand.

If you are a member of the PERS or TRS DB plans and would like to speak with someone about your retirement plan and readiness, please complete the questionnaire on the DRB’s webpage to schedule an appointment.

If you are a member of the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), reach out to your financial advisor directly or to your fund sponsor (Fidelity, Lincoln, VALIC, TIAA).

Unsure what plan you’re in? Confirm your retirement plan on UAOnline by clicking on “Employee Services” at the top, then “Benefits and Deductions” followed by “Retirement Plans.”

General Wellness Activities

ABCs of Fitness | April 24 - May 19, 2023

The objective of this challenge is to experiment with new exercises, encourage healthy fitness habits, help participants to think outside of the box and add some variety to their daily routine. Exercises must start with each letter of the alphabet beginning with A and ending with Z, and can be either cardio, resistance training, or any other commonly-known exercise.

TO REGISTER:

Login to PreventionCloud.com following the link and instructions on the bottom of the UA Wellness webpage
Click on "Challenges"
Click on "Join Challenges" and select "ABCs of Fitness Challenge
Start the ABCs of Fitness Challenge

TO RECEIVE CREDIT:

Each participant must fill in the exercise that they completed for each letter of the alphabet on PreventionCloud. Participants must log onto PreventionCloud every week to mark off 7 days of challenge completion.

Electronic Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)

The University of Alaska would like to remind employees that electronic EOBs are available for all our UA Choice Plan members. This is your opportunity to go paperless for your EOBs - saving time and money! Review our benefits news webpage for more information and how to sign up!

Unum Family Medical Leave Training

Unum hosted an FMLA training for all employees, supervisors, and HR Coordinators on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Alaska. This training went over new changes to the FML process and gave an opportunity for a Q&A. A recorded version of the training can be found on our FML Training website.

Stay up to Date!

Check out our our benefit news webpage to stay up to date. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ua-benefits@alaska.edu.

Take Action

The documents and forms below reference our current plan year (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).
If you are looking for plan year information from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, please go to our Open Enrollment website.

New Employees

Make Benefit Changes

Health Care Forms & Resources

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Explore Benefits and Compensation

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Health & Wellness

The health & wellness program offers coverage for you and your family not only in case of illness, but also includes several provisions that focus on preventive care and personal wellness.

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Retirement & Financial Security

The State of Alaska and University offer several retirement plans that help employees save for their future. Additionally, the University provides life insurance that can help protect your family from loss of income.

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Holidays & Leave

The University offers various leave options for both faculty and staff employees, including paid holidays, Family Medical Leave, sick leave, and others.

Employee Support

Employees have access to a variety of assistance programs that cover a multitude of services including, but not limited to, addressing mental health concerns, estate planning, and assisting with medical claims.

Education Benefits

The University of Alaska Education Benefits policy provides various education benefits for eligible faculty and staff members, their partners and eligible dependent children.

Classification & Compensation

Classification and compensation are key components to the University's ability to recruit and retain top talent.