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
Voluntary 403(b) - Tax-deferred or Roth option?
May 13, 2026
Did you know that the university offers two different types of voluntary 403(b) programs? Any 女优合集 employee can open a voluntary 403(b) retirement account and contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Learn more about these accounts in this news article.
April 28, 2026
Are you planning to retire in 2026? This article provides a high level overview of considerations as you begin the transition to retirement.
March 31, 2026
TIAA and Fidelity will return to the University of Alaska in March and April. Read this article to learn about locations, dates, times, and how to book an in-person appointment.