August Benefits News
Welcome to the new semester! This article provides important benefits reminders about deadlines and upcoming opportunities.
Health and Wellness
The importance of preventive care
Reminder: FSA run-out period ending September 30
Retirement
Do you have questions on Medicare?
Information & Contact Center
Review our benefits resource list with quick links.
- Need benefits help? Reach out to TouchCare
1-866-486-8242 | assist@touchcare.com | Login: (not SSO)
- Experiencing a life event? Review our life event webpage and complete the life event form within 30 days of the event. Late forms are not accepted.
- Planning your retirement? Schedule an appointment as soon as you start planning your retirement. There may be important benefit considerations and deadlines that need to be discussed prior to your retirement.
- Get in touch with the benefits team (907) 450-8242 | ua-benefits@alaska.edu| Schedule one-on-one time with a benefits specialist
Published in UA News 8/21/2026