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

Department of Administration · Notice #225168

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Administration is proposing to add licensed massage therapists to the list of provider types recognized by the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan. The public can send written comments by mail or email until 4:30 p.m. on October 19, 2026. A public teleconference about the comment process will be held on October 8, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Division of Retirement and Benefits is working with the Alaska Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board (RHPAB) to review a proposed update to the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan, and is asking for public comment.

What action is being taken?

Proposing to add licensed massage therapists to the list of recognized provider types under the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan. After the comment period ends, the RHPAB will give its advisory recommendation to the Plan Administrator, who is the Commissioner of the Department of Administration.

Who is involved: AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan members; licensed massage therapists; Alaska Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board (RHPAB); Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Oct 19, 2026 This deadline has passed.

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

Ways to respond

What to include

Comments must be written. The proposals are available on the Retiree Health Plan Advisory Board webpage for review. Written comments received are public records and are subject to public inspection. People with a disability who need a special accommodation should 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.

Contact

Member Education Center
Division of Retirement and Benefits, State of Alaska Department of Administration
doa.drb.alaskacare.retiree.plan@alaska.gov
(907) 465-4460; Toll-Free: (800) 821-2251
P.O. Box 110203, Juneau, AK 99811-0203

Will there be public meetings?

  • Public teleconference: Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 2 p.m. Alaska time
    Teleconference
    Call (907) 202-7104, ID #: 451 746 290#

Key dates

  • Oct 8, 2026: Public teleconference about the public comment process, 2 p.m. Alaska time
  • Oct 9, 2026: Deadline to request a disability accommodation
  • Oct 19, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text
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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