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NOTICE OF PROPOSED UPDATE TO THE ALASKACARE DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREE HEALTH PLAN

The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits, is working with the Alaska Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board (RHPAB) to review the following proposed update to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan:

  • Add licensed massage therapists to the list of recognized provider types

The proposals are available on the Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board webpage for review.

You may comment on the proposed update by submitting written comments:

  • By Mail: State of Alaska Department of Administration
                  Division of Retirement and Benefits
                  P.O. Box 110203
                  Juneau, AK 99811-0203 

  • By Email: doa.drb.alaskacare.retiree.plan@alaska.gov

All comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 19, 2026.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact the Division of Retirement and Benefits at doa.drb.alaskacare.retiree.plan@alaska.gov or (907) 465-4460 no later than October 9, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. 

A public teleconference will be held on Thursday October 8, at 2 p.m. Alaska time regarding the public comment process.

  • Teleconference #: (907) 202-7104
  • ID #: 451 746 290#

After the public comment period ends, the RHPAB will provide their advisory recommendation to the Plan Administrator – the Commissioner of the Department of Administration.

Written comments received are public records and are subject to public inspection.

For more information about the AlaskaCare health plans, visit AlaskaCare.gov

If you have questions about the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan or specific questions about your benefits, please contact:

Division of Retirement and Benefits
Member Education Center: (907) 465-4460
Toll-Free: (800) 821-2251

Medical Benefits: Aetna
Aetna Concierge: (855) 784-8646


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Department: Administration
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Statewide
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Publish Date: 9/19/2026
Archive Date: 10/20/2026
 
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