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  • Voluntary 403(b) - Tax-deferred or Roth option?

    June 06, 2026

    Did you know that the university offers two different types of voluntary 403(b) programs? Any Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµemployee can open a voluntary 403(b) retirement account and contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Learn more about these accounts in this news article.

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    Reminder: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds must be spent by June 30

    June 05, 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.

  • The Eye Guys

    June 05, 2026

    The Eye Guys travel around the state of Alaska to provide preventive eye exams at many rural locations. Review this article to see where they will be for calendar year 2026.

  • TouchCare Webinars

    June 05, 2026

    From supplements to wearable tech and viral self-care advice, wellness trends are everywhere. Not all of them deliver on their promises. Join TouchCare as they discuss these trends.

  • FY26 Wellness Program Updates

    June 05, 2026

    Points for the wellness program must be reported in the Personify Health platform on or before June 30, 2026. Late points will not be accepted. Review this article for more information.

  • Update on recent Fidelity deposits

    June 02, 2026

    Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµHR and Fidelity have identified and corrected an error regarding deposits from the R10 pay period (April 19 - May 2). Read this article for more information.

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    May 13, 2026

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This article provides several resources to bring awareness to the importance of mental health.

  • Open Enrollment

    April 28, 2026

    Review this article for all Open Enrollment updates. This year, Open Enrollment will run from March 31 - April 21, 2026. Any updates made during Open Enrollment will be effective on July 1, 2026.

  • Planning your retirement?

    April 28, 2026

    Are you planning to retire in 2026? This article provides a high level overview of considerations as you begin the transition to retirement.

  • Benefits news is moving

    April 28, 2026

    Tuesday, May 12 will be our last dedicated newsletter. Moving forward, find us in the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµNews on the first and third Friday of each month.