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.
Edit by LM 5/11/23
2022 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2022.
PERS Newsbreak, Winter 2022, Issue 127
Important information on PERS performance in fiscal year 2022, awards, Retirees In Touch, and more.
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TRS Newsbreak, Winter 2022, Issue 128
Important information on TRS performance in fiscal year 2022, awards, Retirees In Touch, and more.
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Annual AlaskaCare Member Satisfaction Survey
We are conducting our annual AlaskaCare member satisfaction survey for the 2022 plan year. SPH Analyicts is performing survey on our behalf.
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AlaskaCare Employee News, Winter 2022, Issue 106
Information on what's new in 2023, the Aetna network, HFSA, and more.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2022, Issue 55
Information on the notice of proposed changes, what's new in 2023, and more.
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Notice Of Proposed Changes
The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits has proposed changes to regulations in Title 2 of the Alaska Administrative Code.
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2023 Retiree Benefit Mailing Dates
The 2023 retiree benefit mailing dates are now available.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2022, Issue 54
Information on the DVA open enollment, IRMAA, free nurse advice line, and more.
Read MoreClosed: Public Comment Period for the Proposed Changes to the 2023 AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan Booklet
The public comment period is now closed.
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IMPORTANT! Phishing Attempt Regarding Open Enrollment
It has come to our attention that some employees may have received an email fraudulently claiming they missed the open enrollment period and their medical benefits were impacted.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2022, Issue 53
Information on the DVA open enollment, public comment period, flu shots, and more.
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DVA Open Enrollment is Going On Now!
Learn what changes are coming during the annual enrollment for Dental, Vision and Audio benefits for retirees.
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HealthMatters, Fall 2022, Issue 39 - Employee Edition
Important information on COBRA, updated notices, Open Enrollment, and more.
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HealthMatters, Fall 2022, Issue 39 - Retiree Edition
Important information on COBRA, HIPAA, DVA Open Enrollment, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, September 2022, Issue 52
Information on the DVA open enollment, fall health fairs, vaccines, and more.
Read More2023 Retiree DVA Open Enrollment
Learn what changes are coming during the annual enrollment for Dental, Vision and Audio benefits for retirees.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2022, Issue 51
Information on the fall health fairs, DVA open enollment, and more.
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2023 AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment
Learn what's new and how to make changes during the annual enrollment for AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan.
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AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall
Please join us for a Town Hall event on Thursday, August 18, 2022, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
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AlaskaCare Employee News, Summer 2022, Issue 105
Information on Fall health fairs, teladoc, new clinic, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2022, Issue 50
Information on upcoming health fairs, medicare information, new suicide & crisis line, and more.
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2022 Health Fair Information
Information on the upcoming 2022 Pacific Health Coalition Health Fairs.
Read MorePERS Newsbreak, Summer 2022, Issue 126
Important information on the Alaska Supreme Court decision, PRPA, and more.
Read MoreTRS Newsbreak, Summer 2022, Issue 127
Important information on the Alaska Supreme Court decision, PRPA, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, June 2022, Issue 49
Information on Dental Preventive Cleanings & Hearing and Vision Screening, Rehabilitative Care, and more.
Read MorePost Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2022
Information on the Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2022.
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HealthMatters, Summer 2022, Issue 38
Important information on the AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan Settlement Agreement, RHPAB, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, Spring 2022, Issue 172
Information on contribution rates, true-up, pay period end dates, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, May 2022, Issue 48
Information on the proposed plan amendment, benefit clarification, support resources, and more.
Read MoreNotice of Proposed Amendment to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan
The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits, is proposing an amendment to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan.
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Alaska Supreme Court Decision Metcalfe vs State of Alaska
Information on the Alaska Supreme Court Decision - Metcalfe vs State of Alaska
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Welcome to the DRB's New Website!
Information on the Division of Retirement and Benefits new website.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, Spring 2022, Issue 104
Information on claims, hinge health, support resources, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2022, Issue 47
Information on preventive care coverage, public comment, form 1095-B, and more.
Read MoreClaim your AlaskaCare Benefit for Back and Joint Pain
Information on your AlaskaCare Benefit for Back and Joint Pain—Hinge Health.
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Self-Directed Brokerage Option Not to Be Implemented
Information on Self-Directed Brokerage for Defined Contribution Retirement Plan members.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2022, Issue 46
Information on the Retiree Health Plan settlement agreement with the RPEA, preventive care, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan Settlement Agreement with RPEA
Information on the AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan settlement agreement with RPEA.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, February 2022, Issue 45
Information on preventive care, tax forms, and more.
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Introducing BEARS—An Improved Way To Deliver Benefits
The Division of Retirement and Benefits has been working on a major project to modernize its data system.
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Novel Coronavirus
Important updates on Coronavirus and what the AlaskaCare Health Plan is doing for you.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan | Legal Update
You may have heard about two lawsuits related to the AlaskaCare Retiree Health plans. Click to read more.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2022, Issue 44
Information on new benefts, booklets, COVID-19 home tests, and more.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2024, Issue 69
Information on preventive care, dependent status changes, and more.
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April Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: April 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, April 25.
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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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