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2025 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2025.
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New Phone Scam Claims To Be From Optum
The Division of Retirement and Benefits has been made aware of possible fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be from Optum.
eReporting-Make Whole Payments Applied Status
The make whole payments applied status has been updated as of June 30, 2025.
PERS Newsbreak, Summer 2025, Issue 132
Important information on the PRPA, Retirement Support, understanding DCP, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, Summer 2025, Issue 133
Important information on the PRPA, Retirement Support, understanding DCP, and more.
HealthMatters, Spring 2025, Issue 44
Important AlaskaCare Benefit Program Notices.
eReporting-Make Whole Payments Applied Status
The make whole payments applied status has been updated as of June 23, 2025.
eReporting-Make Whole Payments Applied Status
The make whole payments applied status has been updated as of June 17, 2025.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The make whole payments applied status will be updated soon.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-June
Please join us for a Town Hall event Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status will no longer be updated for payrolls whose contributions posted after June 4, 2025.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, June 2025, Issue 80
Information on bone mass measurements, Aetna office hours are changing, and more.
Employer News, Summer 2025, Issue 182
Information on BEARS, travel & hiring freeze, audits, and more.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of May 28, 2025.
Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2025
Information on the Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2025.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of May 15, 2025.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-May
Please join us for a Town Hall event Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of May 6, 2025.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of April 29, 2025.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2025, Issue 79
Information on tobacco cessation help & lung cancer screening, eating well to stay well, IRMAA, and more.
EMPLOYERS! Action Needed: Retirement Payroll Deadline Approaching
EMPLOYERS! Learn more about the April 30 deadline for retirement contribution corrections.
Upcoming May Seminars & Workshops
Join us in May for upcoming Seminars and Workshops.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of April 22, 2025.
eReporting-Employer Payroll Reporting Status Update
The Employer Payroll Reporting Status data has been updated as of April 15, 2025.
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-Now Closed
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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