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.
Financial Health News
October 22, 2025
TIAA, Fidelity and the Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) are coming to campus this fall. Read this article to learn about locations, dates, times, and how to book an in-person appointment.
October 07, 2025
Join TIAA for their October webinars.
Investing Essentials: 5 Principles to invest with confidence
October 07, 2025
Join Scott Rethford, a TIAA Financial Consultant, in this Ï㽶ÊÓƵexclusive webinar. This webinar will cover multiple topics including choosing the right type of retirement account, understanding risk, and ensuring the right mix of investments for your retirement goals.