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2023 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2023.
PERS Newsbreak, Winter 2023, Issue 129
Important information on the PERS performance in the fiscal year, COLA, and more.
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TRS Newsbreak, Winter 2023, Issue 130
Important information on the TRS performance in the fiscal year, COLA, and more.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2023, Issue 65
Information on what's new in 2024, SMART goals, Medicare Part D plan change, and more.
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Federal Employee Retirement Health Plan (FEHBP)
Are you enrolled in a Federal Employee Retirement Health Plan (FEHBP) or are you the family member or former spouse of a Federal retiree? If so, please read.
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December Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: December 21 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, December 21.
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AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall—December
Please join us for a Town Hall event on Thursday, December 21, 2023, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
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Retirees In Touch: December Round Up
Short stories from Bob Mitchell, Chad Resari, Maybelle Hamilton, Ronald and Kandy Crowe
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Closed! 2024 Employee Open Enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
VSB Open Enrollment for plan year 2024 is now closed.
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Closed! 2024 AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for plan year 2024 is now closed.
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Closed! 2024 Retiree DVA Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2024 is now closed.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2023, Issue 64
Information on what's new in 2024, IRMAA, and more.
Read More2024 Retiree Benefit Mailing Dates
The 2024 retiree benefit mailing dates are now available.
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PERS & TRS DCR Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Fiscal Year 2023 Investment Gain
During fiscal year 2023, the PERS and TRS HRA funds experienced investment gains.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall—November
Please join us for a Town Hall event on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Read MoreImportant Information Regarding Managed Account Services
Information on the recent ARMB meeting reguarding My Total Retirement.
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Proposed Updates
The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits, proposes to adopt changes to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan Booklet.
Read MoreGoing on Now! 2024 Employee Open Enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Learn what's new and make changes during the annual enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental Benefits for all employees.
Read MoreGoing on Now! 2024 AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment
Learn what's new and how to make changes during the annual enrollment for AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2023, Issue 63
Information on DVA Open Enrollment, mens health, public comment, and more.
Read MoreDVA Open Enrollment is Going On Now!
The annual enrollment for Dental, Vision and Audio benefits for retirees is going on now.
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AlaskaCare Employee News, Fall 2023, Issue 109
Information on Open Enrollment, Health Fairs, and more.
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Scam Messages Referencing Death Certificates, Pension, and Insurance
The Division of Retirement and Benefits has been made aware of a scam targeting those who have recently reported a death.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, September 2023, Issue 62
Information on DVA Open Enrollment, flu season, Town hall events, and more.
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HealthMatters, Fall 2023, Issue 41 - Employee Edition
Important information on COBRA, updated notices, Open Enrollment, and more.
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HealthMatters, Fall 2023, Issue 41 - Retiree Edition
Important information on COBRA, HIPAA, DVA Open Enrollment, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2023, Issue 61
Information on DVA Open Enrollment, new providers, medicare information office, and more.
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Employer News, Summer 2023, Issue 176
Information on on-behalf funding, new member look-up portal, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2023, Issue 60
Information on fall health fairs, vision care, DVA, and more.
Read MorePERS Newsbreak, Summer 2023, Issue 128
Important information on the PRPA, counseling resources, Retirees In Touch, and more.
Read MoreTRS Newsbreak, Summer 2023, Issue 129
Important information on the PRPA, counseling resources, Retirees In Touch, and more.
Read MorePost Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2023
Information on the Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2023.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Employee News, Summer 2023, Issue 108
Information on Employee Wellness, New In-Network Provider spotlight, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, June 2023, Issue 59
Information on COVID-19, proposed updates, calling Medicare on your behalf, and more.
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AlaskaCare Retiree News, May 2023, Issue 58
Information on COVID-19, proposed updates, dependent status changes, and more.
Read MoreProposed Updates
The Division of Retirement and Benefits is working with the RHPAB to review proposed updates to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan.
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HealthMatters, Spring 2023, Issue 40
Important information on COBRA, IRMAA, Medicare, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2023, Issue 57
Information on COVID-19, getting to know your benefits, and more.
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Novel Coronavirus Update
Important updates on Coronavirus and what the AlaskaCare Health Plan is doing for you.
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Employer News, Spring 2023, Issue 175
Information on on-behalf funding, contribution rates, a BEARS project update, and more.
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AlaskaCare Employee News, Spring 2023, Issue 107
Information on choosing a care provider, SurgeryPlus, plan booklets, and more.
Read MoreEmployer News, Winter 2023, Issue 174
Information on BEARS, employer compliance and audit responses, and more.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2023, Issue 56
Information on the new aetna ID cards, IRMAA, home health care, and more.
Read MorePERS & TRS DCR Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Fiscal Year 2022 Investment Loss
During fiscal year 2022, the PERS and TRS HRA funds suffered investment losses.
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New Year, New Aetna ID Cards
AlaskaCare members will be receiving new Aetna ID cards during January 2023. The cards are ready to use as soon as they arrive, no action is required on your part.
Read MoreAlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2024, Issue 69
Information on preventive care, dependent status changes, and more.
Read MoreApril 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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