Edit by LM 4/11/25
2025 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2025.
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eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of April 8, 2025.
eReporting—Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of April 1, 2025.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2025, Issue 78
Information on Anchorage crisis & disater resources, IRMAA, Medicare in Alaska, and more.
Upcoming April Seminars & Workshops
Join us in April for in-person Seminars and Workshops.
Notice of Data Breach
Notice about Change Healthcare (CHC) security incident.
Deadline: Submission Of Outstanding Payrolls
A letter to All Participating Employers in the State Retirement Plans.
Anchorage Crisis & Disaster Resources
This resource guide was created in response to the potential eruption of Mount Spurr in Anchorage, Alaska.
eReporting—Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of March 21, 2025.
eReporting System Update—Fully Functional!
eReporting is now fully functional! Updated instructions and payroll reporting status are now available.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Winter 2025, Issue 113
Information on annual eye exams, flu season, Aetna cost estimator, and more.
Retirees In Touch: Cosette Moore
9+ years, Public School Teacher
AlaskaCare Retiree News, February 2025, Issue 77
Information on the Hinge Health webinar series, eye exams, useful resources, and more.
Employer News, Spring 2025, Issue 181
Information on BEARS, full backouts, employer contacts, and more.
Retirees In Touch: Doris Ray
29 years, Public School Teacher
Employees & Employers —eReporting System Update
The Division of Retirement and Benefits is happy to report its payroll reporting application, eReporting, is back online.
Press Ganey Member Survey Happening Now!
This survey helps the DRB assess AlaskaCare members' experiences with the 2024 plan and their claim administrators: Aetna, OptumRx, and Delta Dental of Alaska.
eReporting System Update
eReporting is still in the final stages of testing. The Division will provide further updates once available.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2025, Issue 76
Information on the Fresh Start program, tips for maintaining a healthy weight, dependent status changes, and more.
1099-R Mailing
The 2024 Form 1099-R has been mailed.
BEARS Frequently Asked Questions—Now Available
Employers: Questions about the BEARS system? Check out our FAQs.
eReporting System Update
The Division’s payroll reporting application, e-Reporting, is in the final testing stages.
Implications of the newly enacted GPO/WEP repeal bill
The DRB has received the following information regarding the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision.
eReporting System Update
The Division is aware of the problem with e-Reporting, the retirement contribution reporting system. Click here to learn more.
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