Edit by BC 3/10/25
2024 News Archive
Archived news, announcements, alerts and information from 2024.
1099-R Mailing
The 2024 Form 1099-R has been mailed.
PERS Newsbreak, Winter 2024, Issue 131
Important information on retirement well being, fiscal year 2024, Retirees In Touch, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, Winter 2024, Issue 132
Important information on retirement well being, fiscal year 2024, Retirees In Touch, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, December 2024, Issue 75
Information on setting SMART goals, Surgery Plus name change, and more.
Employer News, Winter 2024, Issue 180
Information on employer reporting server outage, scattered leave, term dates, and more.
EFT Advices-Printing Error
There was an error with printing EFT Advices for the December monthly benefit payment, click here to learn more.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-December
Please join us for a Town Hall event today, December 19, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Notice: Impact of System Outage on Retirement System Distribution Requests
The Division of Retirement and Benefits experienced a system outage in November, causing delays in approving Retirement System distribution requests.
Retirees: Delay with November Warrant
November 2024 direct deposit warrants will be available on myRnB Thursday, December 5. We apologize for the delay.
Notice of Proposed Changes
Notice of Proposed Changes to the 2025 AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan Booklet.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, November 2024, Issue 74
Information on DVA Open Enrollment (last day), oral health tips, and more.
System Restoration: MyRnB is Back Online
The Division of Retirement and Benefits is pleased to announce that the system outage has been resolved and service has been restored.
MyRnB Outage - Update
On November 5, unusual activity was detected on Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) server.
DVA Open Enrollment is Still Going On!
DVA ends November 27 @ 5 p.m. AlaskaTime. Review the plan options and enroll now!
AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment Period Extended
The DRB is currently experiencing an outage with myRnB, which affects the AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment portal.
MyRnB Outage
The DRB is currently experiencing an outage with myRnB, affecting all applications, including AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment and employers’ ability to submit payroll files to DRB.
Going on Now! 2025 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.
Going on Now! 2025 AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment
Learn what's new and make changes during the annual enrollment for AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, October 2024, Issue 73
Information on DVA Open Enrollment, IRMAA, oral health tips, and more.
Coming Soon! 2025 Employee Open Enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Learn what's new and prepare to make changes during the annual enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental Benefits for all employees.
Coming Soon! 2025 AlaskaCare Employee Open Enrollment
Learn what's new and prepare to make changes during the annual enrollment for AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan.
October Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: October 24 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, October 24.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-October
Please join us for a Town Hall event today, October 24, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
PERS & TRS DCR Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Fiscal Year 2024 Investment Gain
During fiscal year 2024, the PERS and TRS HRA funds experienced investment gains.
HealthMatters, Fall 2024, Issue 43 - Retiree Edition
Important AlaskaCare Benefit Program Notices.
HealthMatters, Fall 2024, Issue 43 - Employee Edition
Important AlaskaCare Benefit Program Notices.
Your Benefits, Your Choice-DVA Open Enrollment is Open!
The annual enrollment for Dental, Vision, and Audio benefits for retirees is going on now.
Your Benefits, Your Choice-DVA Open Enrollment is Coming Soon!
The annual enrollment for Dental, Vision, and Audio benefits for retirees is starting soon.
COMPLETE-Benefit Enrollment Application System Maintenance
There is a scheduled outage starting at 4 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024 for system maintenance.
September Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: September 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, September 25.
Notice Regarding Advisory Service Closure for State Retirement Plans
Important notice regarding My Total Retirement (Managed Accounts) Services.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-September
Please join us for a Town Hall event today, September 19, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, August 2024, Issue 72
Information on finding a Medicare provider, DVA Open Enrollment, annual student verification form, and more.
Notice of Proposed Updates to the AlaskaCare DB Retiree Health Plan and Standard DVA Plan
The Division and the Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board (RHPAB) is reviewing proposed updates to the AlaskaCare DB Retiree Health Plan and the Standard DVA Plan.
Ketchikan Crisis & Disaster Resources
This resource guide was put together in response to the landslide that recently occurred in Ketchikan, Alaska.
August Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: August 22 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, August 22.
PERS Newsbreak, Summer 2024, Issue 130
Important information on the PRPA, beneficiary forms, Retirees In Touch, and more.
TRS Newsbreak, Summer 2024, Issue 131
Important information on the PRPA, beneficiary forms, Retirees In Touch, and more.
Juneau Crisis & Disaster Resources
This resource guide was put together in response to the flooding that recently occurred in Juneau, Alaska.
Employer News, Summer 2024, Issue 179
Information on BEARS, annual audits, new hire information, and more.
Upcoming August Seminars & Workshops
Join us in August for in-person Seminars and Workshops.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, July 2024, Issue 71
Information on healthy habits, health fair participation, viewing our publications online, and more.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Summer 2024, Issue 112
Information on eye exams, health fairs, ptsd information, and more.
July Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: July 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, July 25.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-July
Please join us for a Town Hall event today, July 18, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Upcoming July Seminars
Join us in July for in-person and virtual Seminars.
HealthMatters, Spring 2024, Issue 42
Important information on lifetime maximum benefit, preventive care benefits, and more.
General Processing Delay Statement
A Statement Concerning Retirement Processing Timelines.
June Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: June 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, June 25.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-June
Please join us for a Town Hall event June 20, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, June 2024, Issue 70
Information on bone mass measurements, upcoming RHPAB meetings, and more.
Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2024
Information on the Post Retirement Pension Adjustment (PRPA) for 2024.
Our Office Hours Are Changing!
Beginning July 1, 2024, our Juneau office hours will be changing.
Upcoming June Seminars & Workshops
Join us in June for in-person Seminars and Workshops.
May Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: May 23 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, May 23.
AlaskaCare Employee: Eye Care Is Health Care
Don’t miss the chance to get your annual eye exam! Click below for upcoming dates.
Workshop: Ready to Retire! Application Review and Submission
Join us May 24, 2024 for an Ready to Retire! Application Review and Submission workshop.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-May
Please join us for a Town Hall event May 16, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Employer News, Spring 2024, Issue 178
Information on BEARS, annual audits, TRS year-end reporting, and more.
Seminar: Introduction to Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Join us May 17, 2024 for an Introduction to Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCR) PERS & TRS Seminar.
Retirees In Touch: Tom Helms
21 years, Department of Transportation
AlaskaCare Retiree News, April 2024, Issue 69
Information on preventive care, dependent status changes, and more.
April Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: April 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, April 25.
Seminar: Supplemental Annuity Plan & Deferred Compensation Plan
Join us May 10, 2024 for a Supplemental Annuity Plan & Deferred Compensation Plan Seminar.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-April
Please join us for a Town Hall event April 18, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Seminar: The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS)
Join us May 2, 2024 for The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS) Seminar.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Spring 2024, Issue 111
Information on eye exams, Employee Assistant Program, Teladoc, and more.
Retirees In Touch: Fernando Ting
11 years, Environmental Journeyman
Seminar: The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS)
Join us April 25, 2024 for The Retirement Process – Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS) Seminar.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, March 2024, Issue 68
Information on blood-clot awareness, IRMAA, and more.
Upcoming Virtual Seminars: PERS, TRS, SBS-AP, DCP, and DCR
Join us in April for an seminars about your PERS, TRS, SBS-AP, DCP, and DCR plans.
Seminar: Introduction to Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Join us March 26, 2024 for an Introduction to Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCR) PERS & TRS Seminar.
March Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: March 21 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, March 21.
EFT Advices-Printing Error
There was an error with printing EFT Advices for the March monthly benefit payment, click here to learn more.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-March
Please join us for a Town Hall event March 21, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
Notice: Metlife Critical Illness Insurance Letters
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.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, February 2024, Issue 67
Information on 1099-R mailings, Travel benefits, and more.
Retirees In Touch: Daniel and Gwendolyn Hoffman
20 years, Emergency Services
February Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: February 23 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, February 23.
Recording Available—Special Town Hall Event-ARMB Resolution/My Total Retirement
Miss the special Town Hall event? A recording is now available.
TOMORROW! Special Town Hall Event-ARMB Resolution/My Total Retirement
Please join us TOMORROW, February 20, for a discussion about the ARMB Resolution regarding My Total Retirement (Managed Accounts) Services.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-February
Please join us for a Town Hall event February 15, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
AlaskaCare Employee News, Winter 2024, Issue 110
Information on whats new in 2024, PayFlex name change, insurance booklets, and more.
AlaskaCare Retiree News, January 2024, Issue 66
Information on brain health, PayFlex name change, opioid guidelines, and more.
Employer News, Winter 2024, Issue 177
Information on BEARS, full backouts, employer resources, and more.
January Retiree Benefit Mailing Date
Retirees: January 25 benefits will be deposited and checks will be mailed today, January 25.
Special Town Hall Event-ARMB Resolution regarding My Total Retirement
Please join us for a discussion about the ARMB Resolution regarding My Total Retirement (Managed Accounts) Services.
AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall-January
Please join us for a Town Hall event today, January 18, 2024, 10 a.m. Alaska Time.
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