UA Benefits and Compensation

The University of Alaska 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.

Benefits News

Scroll through to see the highlights for this month or review our benefits news webpage for a one-stop-shop.

Unum Family Medical Leave Training

Unum hosted an FMLA training for all employees, supervisors, and HR Coordinators on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Alaskan. This training went over new changes to the FML process and gave an opportunity for a Q&A. A recorded version of the training can be found on our FML Training website.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The University of Alaska offers an EAP through ComPsych. The program provides confidential emotional support, legal guidance, financial guidance, and work-life guidance. The service is available whenever and wherever you need it. These services are free, completely confidential, and can be easily accessed by calling the 24/7 toll-free helpline at 1-888-969-0155. The benefit is extended to anyone living in your household, too. More information can be found on our EAP website.

LifeWorks

The University of Alaska has partnered with Securian to provide LifeWorks to UA employees. Many services provided by this program are free of charge and include financial, legal, and grief counseling services. More information can be found on our LifeWorks website.

TouchCare

TouchCare is our third party patient advocacy program available to all UA employees free to charge. TouchCare can help you determine what plan(s) work best for you and your family, assist with billing questions, finding in-network providers, cost-comparisons, price transparency, and more. More information can be found on our TouchCare website.

Additional Premera Programs

Premera offers several additional programs to UA employees enrolled in a UA choice plan. We have telehealth providers, mental and behavioral health programs through TalkSpace and Brightline, substance use disorder assistance through BoulderCare and WorkIt Health, and diabetes and hypertension management through Livongo. To learn more about these additional programs and see if you qualify, please review our Additional Premera Programs website.

General Wellness Activities

We have a calendar of events at the bottom of our wellness program page. These are local events that you can participate in - and possibly earn points for the program. Review the calendar and program details on our wellness website. For questions on the program, please reach out to Victoria Carver at victoria.c@zomohealth.com.

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Check out our our benefit news webpage to stay up to date. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ua-benefits@alaska.edu.

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Health & Wellness

The health & wellness program offers coverage for you and your family not only in case of illness, but also includes several provisions that focus on preventive care and personal wellness.

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Retirement & Financial Security

The State of Alaska and University offer several retirement plans that help employees save for their future. Additionally, the University provides life insurance that can help protect your family from loss of income.

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Holidays & Leave

The University offers various leave options for both faculty and staff employees, including paid holidays, Family Medical Leave, sick leave, and others.

Employee Support

Employees have access to a variety of assistance programs that cover a multitude of services including, but not limited to, addressing mental health concerns, estate planning, and assisting with medical claims.

Education Benefits

The University of Alaska Education Benefits policy provides various education benefits for eligible faculty and staff members, their partners and eligible dependent children.

Classification & Compensation

Classification and compensation are key components to the University's ability to recruit and retain top talent.