July Benefits Updates
Welcome to FY27! 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.
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Your work/life balance partner
Know your benefits - Vision provided by VSP
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 7/24/2026