Retiree Dental, Vision, & Audio Enrollment

The Dental-Vision-Audio Open Enrollment Period for the 2026 plan year has ended. After open enrollment closes, you may only increase or change DVA plans if you experience one of the following:

• Marriage
• Birth or adoption of your child, or
• Becoming the legal, court appointed guardian of a dependent child
• A change in your dependent’s eligibility status

Your written request to increase coverage must be postmarked or received by fax or email within 120 days after the date one of the above events occurs. You should state the level of coverage you would like, the reason for the change, and the date the event occurred.

You can decrease coverage at any time.

If you change your coverage level due to a qualifying life event or a qualified change in family structure, your dependent’s coverage changes on the first of the month following receipt of your written request.

If you have questions about open enrollment or your AlaskaCare Health or DVA Plan, please contact the AlaskaCare toll-free at , in Juneau at , or by email at .

The annual enrollment for Dental, Vision and Audio (DVA) benefits for retirees has closed. If you did not participate in the DVA Open Enrollment, your current elections will remain the same. Changes to premiums and benefits will still apply.

The DVA plan monthly premiums are set to reflect the overall value of each plan across all enrolled members. The value of each plan varies based on differences in benefit design, network access, and how much the plan pays out-of-network providers. The DVA premiums are increasing in 2026.

Retiree Dental/Vision/Audio Coverage Premiums – Defined Benefit (DB)
	2025		2026
Coverage Level	Standard DB	Legacy DB	Standard DB	Legacy DB
Retiree Only	$71	$75	$77	$80
Retiree and Spouse	$142	$149	$154	$158
Retiree and Child(ren)	$129	$135	$140	$143
Retiree and Family	$202	$212	$219	$225
DB: Defined Benefit Plan (PERS Tiers I/II/III and TRS Tiers I/II, JRS, EPORS, MEBA)
Effective date: January 1, 2026

Retiree Dental/Vision/Audio Coverage Premiums – Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR)
	2025		2026
Coverage Level	Standard DCR	Legacy DCR	Standard DCR	Legacy DCR
Retiree Only	$72.42	$76.50	$78.54	$81.60
Retiree and Spouse	$144.84	$151.98	$157.08	$161.16
Retiree and Child(ren)	$131.58	$137.70	$142.80	$145.86
Retiree and Family	$206.04	$216.24	$223.38	$229.50
DCR: Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (PERS Tier IV; TRS Tier III)
Effective date: January 1, 2026

2026 Important Documents

• DVA Benefit Enrollment and Comparison Guide
• DVA Comparison Guide Only
• Standard Dental Plan Summary PDF
• Legacy Dental Plan Summary PDF
• Standard Vision Plan Summary PDF

Useful Information

• Learn more about the Dental Benefits.
• Learn more about the Vision and Audio Benefits.

Visit the AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan webpage and check out the AlaskaCare Dental-Vision-Audio Benefits section webpage to learn even more about both the Standard and Legacy DVA Plans.

2026 Open Enrollment

New in 2026

Important Documents:

• 2026 DVA Open Enrollment Guide

Enhancements to the Standard Dental Plan in 2026:

• Preventive Care: Increase from two to four cleanings (prophylaxis) and periodontal maintenance visits per year.
• Diagnostic Services: Coverage now includes 3D dental imaging once per benefit year. Charges incurred will apply towards the annual maximum benefit.
• Fluoride Treatment: The allowance for topical fluoride application increases from two times per year (previously age-based) to four times per benefit year, with no age restrictions.
• Sealants and Related Procedures: Removal of eligibility criteria for sealant application, sealant repair, and preventive resin restoration. Each service is now allowed once per tooth per year.
• Crowns: The frequency limit for crown replacement is reduced from once per tooth every seven years to once per tooth every five years. Updated from reimbursement at the allowable amount for a metal crown to the allowable amount for a porcelain crown.

The DVA premiums are increasing in 2026 for both DVA plans.

2025 Open Enrollment

New in 2025

Important Documents:

• 2025 DVA Benefit Enrollment and Comparison Guide

Enhancements to the Standard Dental-Vision-Audio Plan

The biggest changes to the Standard DVA Plan in 2025 were:

1. Introduction of the new Standard Vision Plan with the VSP Network and enhanced vision benefits. Members under this plan are only responsible for copayments and any charges for options that exceed the plan benefit. No changes to the Legacy Vision Plan.
2. Enhancements to the Standard Dental Plan including an increase to the annual dental benefit maximum of $1,000 for a new maximum of $3,000 annually. Also, Delta Dental’s Preventive First Program was implemented. Through this program, Class I Preventive Services are now covered at 100% of the recognized charge, without counting toward the annual maximum benefit.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions webpage related to the Dental-Vision-Audio plan.