Edit by LM 7/27/26

Employee Benefits

This section covers the health plans, retirement and other supplemental benefits and programs for active and eligible State of Alaska employees.

Employee Health Plans

Employee Health Plans

Learn more about the different plan benefits, coverages, and monthly premiums.
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Employee Group Life & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Learn more about the different types of life, illness and disability insurance plans and their benefits.
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Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Retirement information for PERS
Tiers I/II/III and TRS Tiers I/II DBR plan.
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Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Retirement information for
the PERS and TRS DCR plan.
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Deferred Compensation Plan

Eligible employees can set aside a portion of their income either before or after taxes for a future date.
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Supplemental Annuity Plan

Eligible employees can have a portion of their income matched by their employer before taxes.
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National Guard,
Naval Militia

Read about the National Guard and Naval Militia Retirement System (NGNMRS) and see if you are eligible.
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Judicial Retirement System

Read about the Judicial Retirement System (JRS) for judges, justices and the Administrator of the court.
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Elected Public Officers

Information about the now-closed Elected Public Officers Retirement System (EPORS).
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Voluntary Savings Plan

Eligible employees can have a portion of their income matched by their employer before taxes.
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Applying For Retirement

Ready to retire? Learn more about applying and receiving your retirement benefits.
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What Plan/Tier Am I in?

Your health plan is based on your bargaining unit. Find the health plan associated with your bargaining unit.
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Enrollment Guide

Learn when you are eligible and when to enroll in the plans you want to participate in.
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COBRA Employee Health Coverage Continuation

Find information and resources for continuing your medical health coverage after you leave employment.
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Death/Survivor Benefits

Survivor benefits after the death of a member or a surviving spouse.
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AlaskaCare Employee Assistance Program

Confidential counseling services available to AlaskaCare employees and their dependents dealing with various problems and issues.
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Leave, Layoff & Leaving Employment

Find information and resources for taking Leave of Absence, Furlough/Layoff, or Leaving State Employment.
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Employee FAQs

Find answers to many questions employees have had about their different plans and benefits.
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DCR > DB Conversion Process

Learn more about the DCR Plan to DB Plan conversion process and if it applies to you.
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Forms & Documents

Visit the forms and publications library to find the information you need.
Page Last Modified: 07/27/26 11:03:36