March 31, 2026
TIAA and Fidelity will return to the University of Alaska in March and April. Read this article to learn about locations, dates, times, and how to book an in-person appointment.
March 31, 2026
Are you planning to retire in 2026? This article provides a high level overview of considerations as you begin the transition to retirement.
Reminder: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds must be spent by June 30
March 14, 2026
The University of Alaska provides three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - the Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose FSA. Each of these accounts must be enrolled in each year and funds are only available during the plan year as long as you remain otherwise eligible. Review this article for more information.
Retirement
PERS (Staff)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
TRS (Faculty)
Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
ORP (Faculty / Staff)
Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
University of Alaska Pension Plan (Faculty / Staff)
Supplemental account to PERS, TRS, and ORP
Voluntary 403(b)
Both Tax-deferred and Roth options available
Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
Officers and Senior Administrators only
Social Security & Medicare
University of Alaska withdrew from Social Security in 1982.
Planning your retirement?
Review the offboarding webpage
Basic Life Insurance
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in $100,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Coverage for purchase above Basic Life Insurance. Can elect spouse/FIP and child(ren)
coverage, too.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Additional coverage for and employee or an employee and their family.
Corestream
Additional insurances including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity
theft, legal assistance, and pet insurance.
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