The number one concern we heard about the old DRB website was how difficult it was for people to find the information they needed. There were many hidden and buried pages that were only accessible from another page. With the new website, all pages are accessible from the drop-down menus at the top of every page. You can find quick links and tools by accessing the fly-out menu on the right of the page (click the “hamburger” icon ( ) on the upper right side of the page.)

The new website is organized into three main categories based on who our most of our users are—employees, retirees, or employers. You can find the information you need based on your status.

We have simplified our web address (URL) so it is easy for our members and participating employers to remember: drb.alaska.gov

Yes, in most cases, your bookmarks from the old website should still work. However, we recommend you create new bookmarks by clicking the star icon ( ) in your browser’s address bar for the pages you use most on the new website, to make it easier to find the information you need more quickly.

There are a number of ways to find the information you need quickly and easily:

1. The drop-down menus in the in the light blue strip at the top of every page:
   • Home menu. Click here to find an overview of all the DRB plans, the AlaskaCare home page, latest news, and more.
   • Employee, Retiree, and Employer menus. Check these menus for information based on whether you are an active employee, a retiree, or a participating employer.
   • Events menu. Check here to find information about Open Enrollment and other events.
   • Help menu. Click here to find FAQs, forms and documents, glossary, financial reports, and more. The Help menu also has links to the Can’t Find A Page? and Site Navigation pages, which can provide more guidance on navigating the website.
   • Contact drop-down menu. Check this menu to contact the DRB, find our office locations and hours, make an appointment with a counselor, and more.
2. Fly-out menu to the right of the page. Access this menu by clicking the “hamburger” icon ( ) on the upper right side of the page. You can find quick links and tools here.
3. Partner contact information. On the home page, scroll down to the Partner Portals section to find links to our partner websites. You can also find these links at the top of the fly-out menu (click the “hamburger” icon ( ) on the upper right side of the page).

MyRnB is part of another major project we are currently working on to modernize our data system and improve the administration of pension and insurance benefits for our members and participating employers. This system, known as BEARS (Benefits And Retirement System) will allow the Division to provide enhanced customer service to its members, including self-service tools to accommodate on-demand requests. Look for more information in the future about BEARS and how it will affect myRnB.