University of Alaska Employee Benefits
Welcome to the University of Alaska Benefits page. The University prides itself on taking care of all employees, no matter where you may find yourself in the Last Frontier. As one of Alaska's largest employers, we know you expect nothing short of the best when it comes to your employee benefits.
Start your benefit journey here!
Contact the UA Benefits team
(907) 450-8242 | ua-benefits@alaska.edu
Schedule one-on-one time
Need personal benefits help?
TouchCare |1-866-486-8242
assist@touchcare.com | TouchCare's Website
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Sep 17
Beginning January 2027, the University of Alaska (UA) is simplifying its retirement plan provider options. TIAA and Fidelity will become the exclusive providers for the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), UA Pension Plan, and Voluntary 403(b) plans.
Experienced a Life Event?
Submit benefit changes within 30 days of event.
Late forms are not accepted. No exceptions.
Review Completed Forms
Medical, Dental, Vision Forms
- New Employee Health Care Form
- Life Event Changes Form
- HSA Enrollment/Change Form
- Enrollment Form for UA Choice Health Care - Sikuliaq Employees Only
- Statement of Financial Interdependence (FIPs)
Retirement Forms
Beneficiary Forms
- Beneficiary Form (Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and AD&D only)
- Update your beneficiaries for your retirement accounts directly with your retirement vendor.
Other HR Forms
The Enrollment Guide provides more detail on medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Required Notices
You can request printed copies of these documents by emailing ua-benefits@alaska.edu.
- FY27 Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Premium Medical Plan
- FY27 Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Copay Medical Plan
- FY27 Summary of Benefits and Coverage - HDHP Medical Plan
- FY27 Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Premium Dental
- FY27 Summary of Benefits and Coverage - Basic Dental
- FY27 VSP Vision Summary
- COBRA Initial Notice
- HIPAA Notice
- FY27 Marketplace Availability Notice
- Universal Availability Notice 403(b)
- USERRA Notice
- FMLA Notice
- FY27 Wellness Plan Notice
- FY27 Enrollment Guide
- Medicare Part D (page 35)
- CHIP Notice (page 36)
- Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act Notice (page 36)
- HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights (page 36)
