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
December 02, 2025
Are you planning to retire in the next 6-12 months? This article provides a high level overview of considerations as you begin the transition to retirement.
IRS Updates to HSA, 403(b) and 457(b)
December 02, 2025
The IRS has released the maximum contributions for calendar year 2026. read this article to see the updates.
December 02, 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.