Benefits News
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October 07, 2025
Join TIAA for their October webinars.
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Investing Essentials: 5 Principles to invest with confidence
October 07, 2025
Join Scott Rethford, a TIAA Financial Consultant, in this UA exclusive webinar. This webinar will cover multiple topics including choosing the right type of retirement account, understanding risk, and ensuring the right mix of investments for your retirement goals.
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Back to Work: Don't forget about your Dependent Care FSA
September 22, 2025
As UA begins a new semester, families may be juggling new routines and childcare needs. If you are enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA), now is a great time to ensure you're getting the most out of this benefit.
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Vesting Schedule for Retirement Plans
September 20, 2025
Curious about when you will vest in your retirement plans? Unsure what vesting means and how it may affect you? Review this article to get a breakdown of the vesting schedule for each retirement plan at UA.
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Estate Planning: Easier Done than Said
September 19, 2025
Planning your estate can be easier than you think. Join the University of Alaska Foundation for a hands-on seminar where you will gain access to multiple resources to help you plan your estate.
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Know your benefits: FSA vs HSA
September 10, 2025
The University of Alaska provides three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). These benefits can often be confusing - especially understanding the eligibility rules surrounding each account. This article will help break down the nuances to help you best understand the benefits available to you.
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The importance of preventive care
September 10, 2025
Preventative care is essential for maintaining your health and catching potential issues early - often before symptoms appear.
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September 10, 2025
Arrears are generated on most health care and supplemental benefit deductions when employees are off-contract or otherwise not receiving pay. This article breaks down the arrears process so you know what to expect.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reminder
September 10, 2025
The University partners with ComPsych to deliver EAP services to all UA employees.
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Reminder: FSA run-out period ending September 30
September 10, 2025
If you had a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) last year, you have until September 30, 2025, to submit expenses against your FSA account(s) as long as those expenses were incurred during the plan year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).