We have been made aware of a situation in which employees have received letters from MetLife informing them that their critical illness insurance has been cancelled. Please note that these letters were sent out in error. Learn more.
Edited by LM 11/15/22
2018 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2018.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2018, Issue 9 Special Issue III
Information on erroneous letters from Optum Rx.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2018, Issue 8
Information on erroneous letters, plan booklets, RHPAB, and more.
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Employer News, December 2018, Issue 159
Information on taxpayer help after natural disasters, Aetna's Teladoc, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2018, Issue 7 Special Issue II
Information on erroneous letters and town halls.
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AlaskaCare Employee News, December 2018, Issue 75
Information on Anchorage earthquake resources, Optum Rx, seasonal affective disorder, and more.
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SB 185: Reemployment of Retired Teachers
Senate Bill 185 has been transmitted to the Governor for signature after passing both legislative bodies in the 30th Legislature.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2018, Issue 6 Special Issue
Information on Optum Rx concierge and EGWP FAQs.
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PERS Newsbreak, December 2019, Issue 119
Important information on the PERS 2018 fiscal year, benefit mailing dates and more.
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TRS Newsbreak, December 2018, Issue 120
Important information on the TRS 2018 fiscal year, benefit mailing dates and more.
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Aetna Offering EAP Support Services for November 30 Earthquake
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope with the emotional impact of the November 30 Anchorage earthquake, there is help.
Read MoreEmployer News, November 2018, Issue 158
Information on employer services, 2019 pension plan limitations, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2018, Issue 5
Information on winter health tips, town halls, AlaskaCare retiree health plan booklets, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, November 2018, Issue 74
Information on Open Enrollment, SurgeryPlus, diabetes, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2018, Issue 4
Information on AlaskaCare retiree health plan booklets, town halls, shingles vaccine, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, October 2018, Issue 157
Information on EmCon 2018 recap, financial wellness update, and more.
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Open Enrollment 2019 is Coming Soon
We are currently gearing up with all the latest information for this year's Open Enrollment, which is set to begin at the end of the month.
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HealthMatters, October 2018, Issue 31
Important notices for prescription drug coverage, Open Enrollment, EGWP and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, October 2018, Issue 73
Information on Open Enrollment, Optum Rx, Teladoc, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, September 2018, Issue 3
Information on the retiree town hall, Optum Rx, retiree health plan booklets, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, September 2018, Issue 156
Information on EmCon 2018, tips for counselors, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, September 2018, Issue 72
Information on cholesterol education month, Teladoc, health fairs, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2018, Issue 2
Information on the retiree town hall, RHPAB, medication recalls, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, August 2018, Issue 155
Information on the new reporting system, EmCon 2018, and more.
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Fall 2018 Employer Conference
Be sure to pre-register online for this Fall's Employer Conference coming near to Juneau at the beginning of October.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, August 2018, Issue 71
Information on national immunization awareness month, SurgeryPlus, opioid misuse, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2018, Issue 1
Information on modernizing your health plan, introducing the RHPAB, Optum Rx, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, July 2018, Issue 154
Information on new employee plan information, employer website redesign, and more.
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Announcing a New Pharmacy Benefit Manager: Optum Rx
Optum Rx has been selected as the new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) beginning January 1, 2019.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, July 2018, Issue 70
Information on parks & recreation month, Aetna webinars, UV safety, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, June 2018, Issue 153
Information on the fiscal year 2019 employer on-behalf funding, EmCon 2018, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, June 2018, Issue 69
Information on men's health month, water safety, health facts, and more.
Read MorePERS Newsbreak, June 2018, Issue 118
Important information on COLA, post-retirement pension adjustments, PERS fiscal year and more.
Read MoreTRS Newsbreak, June 2018, Issue 119
Important information on COLA, post-retirement pension adjustments, TRS fiscal year and more.
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New Phone Scam Claims To Be From Aetna
Possible fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be from Aetna are attempting to trick you into giving away valuable personal information.
Read MoreHealthMatters Newsletter May 2018 Issue 30
Information on your new Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board, new medical cards, MyMedicare.gov and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, May 2018, Issue 68
Information on women's health week, cutting back on sugary drinks, mental health, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, April 2018, Issue 152
Information on regional counselors, deferred compensation plan, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, April 2018, Issue 67
Information on alcohol awareness month, diabetes alert day, smoking cessation, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, March 2018, Issue 151
Information on improving retirement education, financial condition of the retirement system, and more.
Read MoreNew Phone Scam Claims To Be From State of Alaska Agencies
Possible fraudulent calls from scammers "spoofing" State of Alaska agency phone numbers are attempting to trick you into giving away personal information.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, March 2018, Issue 66
Information on healthy eating, tips on using spices, Coalition Health Centers, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, February 2018, Issue 150
Information on EmCon 2018 training topics, tax withholding tables, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, February 2018, Issue 65
Information on American heart month, heart-healthy diet, webinars, and more.
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Request for Proposals: Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), Third Party Administrator (TPA)
The Division is focusing on issuing procurements for a PBM and TPA through the Best Value Process.
Read MoreEmployer News, January 2018, Issue 149
Information on 2017 PERS & TRS CAFRs, and a W-2 scam.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, January 2018, Issue 65
Information on new year wellness, quitting smoking, recipes, and more.
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Empower Increases Participant Account Security
Empower has enhanced their security measures when a participant speaks with the Empower call center staff or logs in to the Empower web site.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals for AlaskaCare Travel Administration and Coordination is Now Open
The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits, is soliciting proposals for coordination and administration of a travel benefit for AlaskaCare members.
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Seminar: Supplemental Annuity Plan & Deferred Compensation Plan
Join us May 10, 2024 for a Supplemental Annuity Plan & Deferred Compensation Plan Seminar.
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AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-April
Please join us for a Town Hall event April 18, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Read MoreSeminar: The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS)
Join us May 2, 2024 for The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS) Seminar.
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