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    August HR Updates

    September 04, 2020

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.

  • FY21 Wellness Program is here

    August 21, 2020

    The FY21 wellness program has officially begun. Some of the activities have stayed the same, but there are also some new and exciting ways to earn points toward this year's wellness rebate up to $600 and the High Point Raffle.

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    Supervisor Roundtable: Career Services Support

    August 07, 2020


  • COVID-19

    Updates to on-site operations plan and 绿奴天花板 guidance

    July 31, 2020

    Updates to on-site operations plan and 绿奴天花板 guidance

  • July HR Updates

    July 31, 2020

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.

  • Life can be hectic, the Employee Assistance Program can help

    July 17, 2020

    University employees juggle their careers, parenting, personal commitments, household responsibilities, and other tasks that make life demanding. To help ease daily living stresses, the University of Alaska offers a comprehensive suite of work/life services as part of its Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) solution.

  • Using your preventive benefits

    July 17, 2020

    Your Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska Plan pays in-network preventive services in full. You'll get the most value from these benefits by choosing a doctor in your plan鈥檚 network. Getting timely preventive care is one way to detect potential health issues before they become serious and possibly expensive to treat.

  • Premera member discounts offer health and wellness support beyond medical coverage

    July 17, 2020

    You and your covered dependents can take advantage of discounts that stretch your dollar and meet a variety of health needs--vitamins and supplements, electric toothbrushes, products to baby proof your home, weight loss programs, and more.

  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Grace Period Extension

    July 06, 2020

    The Employee Transitions and Benefits team would like to announce that effective immediately, the grace period to use FY20 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds has been extended from September 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020. This means that the money leftover in your Health Care FSA after June 30, 2020 can be used for any services rendered up through December 31, 2020 and will not be forfeited until after December 31.

  • June HR updates

    June 26, 2020

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.