Benefits News
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Walk the Appalachian Trail (Wellness Plan Challenge)
September 09, 2025
It's time to get rugged! Our first wellness challenge is coming up this September. Join a team of up to 7 and step to each destination, unlocking American backcountry and survival tips along the way. Registration begins on September 2nd and the challenge will run from September 12th - 29th. Join us to earn a point toward your FY26 rebate!
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September 09, 2025
Beginning with the FY26 plan year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), all wellness plan points must be both earned and reported to the Personify Health platform on or before June 30, 2026. Read this article for more information.
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Mindfulness in Action: Resources from your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
September 08, 2025
The University of Alaska partners with ComPsych to provide the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides multiple resources to employees - and their family members - to help with work-life balance. The best part? This benefit is entirely free! This article focuses on mindfulness, but don't hesitate to login to the EAP to learn about other support available through this program.
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TouchCare Campaign: Cost and Consumerism in Benefits
September 06, 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵis partnering with TouchCare to showcase one of the many benefits TouchCare provides to Ï㽶ÊÓƵemployees: Price transparency and cost comparisons. The campaign will run from September 15 - October 15. This campaign comes with a dedicated Ï㽶ÊÓƵwebinar and a chance to win a $100 gift card! Review the news article for more information.
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What is EviCore? Understanding Premera's Outpatient Rehabilitation Management Program
August 29, 2025
EviCore Outpatient rehabilitation management program that provides prior-authorization for physical, occupational, and massage therapy services to determine medical necessity
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August 26, 2025
Join TIAA live on September 18 at 12pm Alaska for a webinar dedicated to Ï㽶ÊÓƵemployees.
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What can LifeWorks do for you?
August 25, 2025
Curious about our LifeWorks benefits provided by Securian? Read this article to get a high-level overview of the benefits and when it can come in handy.
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August 25, 2025
Add the Ï㽶ÊÓƵHoliday Calendar to your Google calendar to stay up to date on all Ï㽶ÊÓƵPaid Holidays. Our next holiday is Labor Day on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
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New plan year begins on July 1
August 13, 2025
New August 12 - Wellness Plan Updates for FY26 - Beginning with this plan year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) we will no longer have the run-out reporting period until September 30, 2026. Read this article for more information!
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The ins-and-outs of a qualifying life event
August 12, 2025
Qualifying life events allow employees to make changes to their medical, dental, and vision coverage. However, there are very strict definitions of a qualifying life event along with tight deadlines to report these events and requests changes to your coverage. This article breaks down what a qualifying life event is, the timelines to request an update, and other items outside of medical, dental, and vision coverage to consider.