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The importance of preventive care
August 22, 2026
Preventative care is essential for maintaining your health and catching potential issues early - often before symptoms appear.
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August 22, 2026
Arrears are generated on most health care and supplemental benefit deductions when employees are off-contract or otherwise not receiving pay. This article breaks down the arrears process so you know what to expect.
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August 22, 2026
The FY27 plan year began on July 1, 2026 and will end on June 30, 2027. This article highlights the new benefits available as of July 1 as well as reminders regarding deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
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Reminder: FSA run-out period ending September 30
August 22, 2026
If you had a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) last year, you have until September 30, 2025, to submit expenses against your FSA account(s) as long as those expenses were incurred during the plan year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reminder
July 25, 2026
The University partners with ComPsych to deliver EAP services to all UA employees.
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Do you have questions on Medicare?
July 24, 2026
Do you have questions about Medicare coverage, enrollment or benefits? TouchCare is now offering dedicated Medicare support.
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Learn about your vision provider - VSP
July 24, 2026
Learn about your vision provider - VSP
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July 10, 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.
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Do you invest your UA retirement with Fidelity?
June 15, 2026
Do you invest your UA retirement with Fidelity? Fidelity recently launched a campaign directed to members who have not yet logged into their UA retirement accounts. Review the article to see how you can register.
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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 UA employee 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.