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  • Open Enrollment

    March 17, 2026

    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.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reminder

    March 17, 2026

    The University partners with ComPsych to deliver EAP services to all UA employees.

  • TouchCare Webinars

    March 16, 2026

    From supplements to wearable tech and viral self-care advice, wellness trends are everywhere. Not all of them deliver on their promises. Join TouchCare as they discuss these trends.

  • TIAA Webinar: Planning for life milestones

    March 16, 2026

    A lot of big events in life can impact your long-term financial well-being. In this webinar, TIAA will help you prepare for and manage these key life events.

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    Reminder: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds must be spent by June 30

    March 14, 2026

    The University of Alaska provides three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - the Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose FSA. Each of these accounts must be enrolled in each year and funds are only available during the plan year as long as you remain otherwise eligible. Review this article for more information.

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    TIAA Webinar: Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

    March 14, 2026

    When you turn 73, the IRS may come knocking on your retirement accounts if you have not began withdraws. In this live TIAA webinar, you will learn what a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is and when it may come into play.

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    Did you know? UA Benefits has a dedicated events calendar

    March 14, 2026

    UA Benefits has a dedicated events calendar designed to be a one-stop-shop for all webinars, training opportunities, due date reminders, and more. Read this article for more information.

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    In-person Retirement Advising

    March 14, 2026

    TIAA and Fidelity will return to the University of Alaska in March and April. Read this article to learn about locations, dates, times, and how to book an in-person appointment.

  • Required Plan Documents

    March 03, 2026

    All of our FY26 required plan documents can be found on our main benefits webpage for easy access. If you have any questions on these documents, please reach out to ua-benefits@alaska.edu or (907) 450-8242 to discuss.

  • Upcoming Holidays

    March 03, 2026

    Review this article for an overview of UA paid holidays as well as paid leave.