March Benefit News

All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team. 

• HEALTH & WELLNESS

• • Open Enrollment Updates
    

• RETIREMENT

• • See Securian and TIAA webinars listed in the section below.
    

• WEBINARS

• • Mar. 10 | Live Securian Webinar | Investment Fundamentals
  • Mar. 18 | Live TouchCare Webinar | Nutrition for Busy Schedules
  • Mar. 26 | Live TIAA Webinar | Planning for life milestones
    
    

• REMINDERS

• • UA Holiday Reminder
  • FY26 Wellness Program
  • The importance of choosing a primary care physician
    
    

• RESOURCES

• • Required Plan Documents
  • Mental Health: Your virtual options with Spring Heath and TalkSpace
    
    

• INFORMATION & CONTACT CENTER 

• Stay up to date on all benefit news.
• Looking for a certain benefit?​ Review our benefits resource list with quick links.
• Need benefits help?​ Reach out to TouchCare​:​ 1-866-486-8242 | assist@touchcare.com | Login: TouchCare Portal (not SSO)
• Experiencing a life event?​ Review our life event webpage and complete the life event form within 30 days of the event. Late forms are not accepted.​ 
• Planning your retirement?​ Schedule an appointment as soon as you start planning your retirement. There may be important benefit considerations and deadlines that need to be discussed prior to your retirement. 
• Get in touch with the benefits team​: (907) 450-8242 | ua-benefits@alaska.edu | Schedule one-on-one time with a benefits specialist

Published UA News 3/5/2026