Edited by BC 3/12/25
2020 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2020.
2021 1099-R Newsletter
Retirees: The 2021 1099R-Newsletter is now available.
Novel Coronavirus
Important updates on Coronavirus and what the AlaskaCare Health Plan is doing for you.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2020, Issue 31
Information on COVID-19 vaccine & vigilance, resources for living, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, December 2020, Issue 98
Information on six happy healthy items for 2021, COVID-19 vaccine, and more.
PERS Newsbreak, December 2020, Issue 123
Important information on couseling resources, PERS performance in fiscal year 2020, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, December 2020, Issue 124
Important information on couseling resources, TRS performance in fiscal year 2020, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2020, Issue 30
Information on DVA open enrollment, IRMAA transition, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, November 2020, Issue 97
Information on reduced premiums, employee survey, and more.
HealthMatters, November 2020, Issue 35
Information on COBRA coverage, HIPAA privacy practices, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, October 2020, Issue 96
Information on COVID-19 resources, VSB open enrollment, and more.
Employer News, Fall 2020 , Issue 166
Information on the employer toolkit, counseling resources, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2020, Issue 29
Information on COVID-19, DVA open enrollment, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, September 2020, Issue 28
Information on COVID-19, flu season, health fairs, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, September 2020, Issue 95
Information on COVID-19 resources, flu season, benefits, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2020, Issue 27
Information on COVID-19, flu season, town halls, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, August 2020, Issue 94
Information on COVID-19 resources, health fairs, preventive dental care, and more.
Notice of Proposed Changes in the Regulations of the Division of Retirement and Benefits
Important information on proposed changes in the regulations of the DRB.
Employer News, Summer 2020, Issue 165
Information on EmCon 2020, annual statutory true-up, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2020, Issue 26
Information on COVID-19, managing chronic medications, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, July 2020, Issue 93
Information on COVID-19 resources, benefits, and more.
PERS Newsbreak, July 2020, Issue 122
Important information on power of attorney, PERS performance in the fiscal year, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, July 2020, Issue 123
Important information on power of attorney, TRS performace in fiscal year 2019, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, June 2020, Issue 92 Special Edition
Information on COVID-19 resources, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
HealthMatters, June 2020, Issue 34
Important information on COVID-19, town hall events, IRMAA, and more.
Employer News, Spring 2020, Issue 164
Information on Employer Conference 2020, true-up, and more.
The DRB is Working For You
Important updates on Coronavirus and the DRB.
A Message From the Alaska Retirement Management Board
Important updates on the retirement trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2020, Issue 24
Information on COVID-19, resources for coping, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, April 2020, Issue 91 Special Edition
Information on COVID-19 resources, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
COVID-19 COLA Information
Important updates on Coronavirus and COLA.
AlaskaCare Employee News, March 2020, Issue 90 Special Edition
Information on COVID-19, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2020, Issue 23 Special Edition II
Information on COVID-19, updates, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2020, Issue 22 Special Edition
Information on COVID-19, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
DRB Office Closure
Information on the DRB Office Closure - Preventive Measure for COVID-19
AlaskaCare Retiree News, February 2020, Issue 21
Information on COVID-19, what your health plan is doing for you, and more.
Novel Coronavirus
Important updates on Coronavirus and what the AlaskaCare Health Plan is doing for you.
AlaskaCare Employee News, March 2020, Issue 89
Information on COVID-19, Teladoc, Copay, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, February 2020, Issue 88 Special Edition
Information on copay, and a correction.
AlaskaCare Employee News, February 2020, Issue 87
Information on copay, benefits, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2020, Issue 20
Information on Medicare Part D, Retiree Health Plan booklet, DVA, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, January 2020, Issue 86
Information on what's new in 2020, copay, leave without pay, and more.
Employer News, Winter 2020 , Issue 163
Information on IRS pension plan limitations, 2020 W-4 forms, and more.
Updated Policy: Removal of Leave Without Pay Rules for AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan Eligibility
The Division of Retirement and Benefits has updated the AlaskaCare health eligibility rules related to employees in Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status.
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