PERS
State of Alaska's Public Employees’ Retirement System is comprised of Defined Benefit
plans (Tiers I - III) and Defined Contribution plans (Tier IV).
TRS
State of Alaska's Teachers’ Retirement System comprised of Defined Benefit plans (Tiers
I - II) and Defined Contribution Plans (Tier III).
ORP
University of Alaska's Optional Retirement Plan comprised of a Defined Contribution
retirement plan.
University of Alaska Pension Plan
A 401(a) retirement plan that is comprised of University only contributions.
Tax-Deferred Annuity - 403(b)
A voluntary 403(b) retirement plan that is comprised of employee only contributions.
Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
Only Officers and Senior Administrators are eligible to participate in this 457(b)
retirement plan.
Social Security & Medicare
See how Social Security and Medicare impact your retirement.
Offboarding
Our offboarding webpage provides a one-stop-shop for those who are leaving the University
or retiring.
Basic Life Insurance
The University provides benefit-eligible employees with Basic Life Insurance in the
amount of $50,000. This is of no cost to employees.
Supplemental Life Insurance
In addition to Basic Life Insurance, the University provides an opportunity to employees
to purchase additional life insurance beyond the Basic $50,000.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Accidental Death and Dismemberment is a voluntary benefit that helps financially protect
employees and their families during unforeseen accidents.