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  • Reminder: FSA run-out period ending September 30

    September 10, 2025

    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).

  • Confirm your contact information in 杏吧原创Online

    September 09, 2025

    Confirm your contact information in 杏吧原创Online to be sure you are receiving all pertinent benefit information to the correct address.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Webinars with Bank of America

    September 09, 2025

    Attend the upcoming webinars on the Health Savings Account (HSA) presented by Bank of America to understand how your HSA could be used to set you up for financial success in the future.

  • Understanding the University's Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Program

    September 09, 2025

    Join us as we outline the Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Program offered to all University employees - including temporary and student employees. The 403(b) Retirement Program is your opportunity to contribute additional funds to your retirement and pay yourself first.

  • Life events can be complex but 杏吧原创 Benefits is here to help

    September 09, 2025

    If you are going through a life event, the administrative paperwork can be daunting. Whatever life brings to you, the 杏吧原创 Benefits team is here to help you navigate your employer sponsored benefits.

  • State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) Outage

    September 09, 2025

    The State of Alaska's Department of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) is currently experiencing an outage. Read this article to learn more.

  • Update your HSA, 403(b), and 457(b) at any time

    September 09, 2025

    Did you know that you can start, stop, or change your Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary 403(b), and voluntary 457(b) contributions at any time? Read this article to learn more!

  • Cybersecurity Reminder - Do not share usernames and passwords

    September 09, 2025

    Usernames and passwords are unique to you and should not be shared with anyone - including any other third party vendors.

  • COBRA Vendor Update

    September 09, 2025

    COBRA continuation coverage is offered to separating employees and dependents who experience certain life events. COBRA allows these beneficiaries to continue the coverage they had on a 杏吧原创 Choice Plan when they are no longer eligible as an employee or dependent. In September, our COBRA vendor will have a new portal for those electing COBRA coverage. Training and communication will be provided directly from our COBRA vendor. Read this article for more details.

  • 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!