Edited by BC 3/11/25
2021 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2021.
2022 1099-R Newsletter
Retirees: The 2022 1099R-Newsletter is now available.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2021, Issue 43
Information on preventive care, IRMAA, and more.
PERS Newsbreak, Winter 2021, Issue 125
Important information on JP Morgan's SmartSpending fund, TRS fiscal year, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, Winter 2021, Issue 126
Important information on JP Morgan's SmartSpending fund, PERS fiscal year, and more.
Notice of Proposed Changes on Retirement Plans in the Regulations of the Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits
Important updates on Proposed Changes on Retirement Plans in the Regulations of the DOA, DRB
AlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2021, Issue 42
Information on DVA Open Enrollment, Annual IRMAA Letters, and more.
HealthMatters, Fall 2021, Issue 37
Important information AlaskaCare Employee prescription drug coverage, special enrollment rights, HIPAA privacy practices, and more.
Employer News, Fall 2021, Issue 170
Information on termination dates, hiring a new employee, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2021, Issue 41
Information on Open Enrollment for DVA, Plan Booklet Comment Period, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, September 2021, Issue 40
Information on Flu Season, New Coverage for 2022, and more.
Alaska Supreme Court Decision Metcalfe vs State of Alaska
Information on the Alaska Supreme Court Decision - Metcalfe vs State of Alaska
Notice of Proposed Changes on Retirement Plans (JRS) in the Regulations of the Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits
Information on proposed changes on retirement plans (JRS) in the regulations of the Department of Administration.
Notice of Proposed Changes on Retirement Plans (TRS) in the Regulations of the Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits
Information on proposed changes on retirement plans (TRS) in the regulations of the Department of Administration.
Notice of Proposed Changes on Retirement Plans (PERS) in the Regulations of the Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits
Information on proposed changes on retirement plans (PERS) in the regulations of the Department of Administration.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2021, Issue 39
Information on Town Hall Events, Flu Season, and more.
Notice Of Proposed Amendments in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program in the Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits
Information on proposed amendments in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program in the regulations of the Department of Administration.
Notice of Additions to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan
Important updates on Additions to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2021, Issue 38
Information on RHPAB, Health Fairs, and more.
Employer News, Summer 2021, Issue 169
Information on the employer on-behalf funding, true-up, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Summer 2021, Issue 102
Information on Teladoc Mental Health Services, Health Fairs, and more.
PERS Newsbreak, June 2021, Issue 124
Important information on updating beneficiary forms, PRPA, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, June 2021, Issue 125
Important information on updating beneficiary forms, PRPA, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, June 2021, Issue 37
Information on COVID-19, medicare, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, May 2021, Issue 36
Information on COVID-19 and your health plan, vaccine, town halls, and more.
Employer News, Spring 2021, Issue 168
Information on the employer on-behalf funding, pay period end dates, and more.
Intent to Award Contract Long Term Care Third-Party Administrator – CHCS Services Inc.
Important updates on Notice of Intent to Award the Long-Term Care Plans Administrator contract.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2021, Issue 35
Information on COVID-19 and your health plan, Travel coverage, vaccine, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Spring 2021, Issue 101
Information on COVID-19 and your health plan, teladoc, and more.
Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2021
Information on the Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2021.
HealthMatters, April 2021, Issue 36
Important information on the COVID-19 vaccine, EGWP, IRMAA, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2021, Issue 34
Information on IRMAA, Long-Term Care, a Vaccine update, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, February 2021, Issue 100
Information on vaccine eligibility, benefits, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, February 2021, Issue 33
Information on vaccine eligibility, benefits, and more.
Employer News, Winter 2021, Issue 167
Information on the employer compliance audits, eReporting, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, January 2021, Issue 99
Information on the COVID-19 vaccine, flu shots, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2021, Issue 32
Information on the COVID-19 vaccine, flu shots, and more.
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