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1099-R Mailing
Each January, you will be sent a 1099-R showing the benefit payments and federal income tax withheld from your checks during the previous calendar year. The 2023 Form 1099-R was mailed out to Retirees on January 22, 2024. Your Form 1099-R will also be available online through myRnB by the end of February 2024. For more information regarding your 1099-R, please visit our website, or download our 1099-R Newsletter below. For instructions on logging into my RnB, please read the next article.
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1099-R Newsletter
Our 1099-R Newsletter describes different situations that could apply to the many retirees and beneficiaries who received distributions in 2023. Not all of the situations described in the newsletter will apply to you.
For assistance contact the Member Education Center at (907) 465-4460 in Juneau or toll-free at (800) 821-2251 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alaska Time
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How to View Your DRB Statements and Documents
- Visit https://myrnb.alaska.gov/.
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Sign in using your myAlaska username and password. This is the same username and password you use if you file online for a Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) with the State of Alaska. If you do not have a myAlaska username and password, you will need to establish these credentials prior to using myRnB. If this is the case, click "Create a myAlaska account" and follow the steps provided.
- Once signed in, you will be taken to the myRnB portal page.
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If this is your first time logging on to myRnB, you will need to verify your Last Name, Date of Birth, and the Last 4 Digits of Your Social Security Number, then click “Next”.
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Once successfully logged in, you will see the myRnB landing page. Click "myDocuments" on the left side of the screen under "Services". Here, you will find your direct deposit confirmations titled “Warrants”, annual tax documents, and other documents related to your account.
For assistance with myRnB, contact the Member Education Center at (907) 465-4460 in Juneau or toll-free at (800) 821-2251 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alaska Time
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| 7 Ways to Help Maintain Your Brain Health |
Studies show that healthy behaviors, which can prevent some kinds of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease may also reduce your risk for cognitive decline. Although age, genetics, and family history can’t be changed, the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care suggests that addressing risk factors may prevent or delay up to 40% of dementia cases.
Here’s what you can do:
- Quit smoking. Quitting smoking now may help maintain brain health and can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses. Free quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
- Maintain a healthy blood pressure level. Tens of millions of American adults have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control. Learn the facts.
- Be physically active. CDC studies show physical activity can improve thinking, reduce risk of depression and anxiety and help you sleep better. Here are tips to help you get started.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Healthy weight isn’t about short-term dietary changes. Instead, it’s about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity.
- Get enough sleep. A third of American adults report that they usually get less sleep than the recommended amount. How much sleep do you need? It depends on your age.
- Stay engaged. There are many ways for older adults to get involved in their community.
- Manage blood sugar. Learn how to manage your blood sugar especially if you have diabetes.
More information can be found on the CDC website.
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| AlaskaCare Opioid Guidelines |
State and federal guidelines were developed to address the opioid epidemic in the United States and Alaska. Opioids are a type of narcotic pain medication. Safety guidelines were adopted for the AlaskaCare plans on January 1, 2018. The guidelines limit the dispensing of opioids as follows:
- For patients that don’t normally use opioids:
- The plan limits the maximum dosage per day to 50 mme (morphine milligram equivalent) and only allows up to a 7-day supply every 91-days.
- A pre-authorization is required to obtain more than a 7-day supply within any 91-day period.
- For patients that regularly use opioids:
- The plan limits the maximum dose per day to 90 mme and only allows up to a 30-day supply.
- A pre-authorization is required periodically.
- For patients age 19 or under:
- A pre-authorization is required for cough medications that contain opioids, and the prescription is limited to a 3-day supply.
Pain can impact almost every aspect of your life, leading to limited physical functioning, poor mental health, and reduced quality of life. No matter the cause of your pain, you should receive access to safe and effective pain management options and good communication with your doctor to make informed decisions about what is right for you. Members are encouraged to discuss the effect of the AlaskaCare opioid dispensing policy with their providers and to contact OptumRx at (855) 409-6999 for support.
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Opioid Drugs Include:
- Codeine (only available in generic form)
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose)
- Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Morphabond)
- Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Abstral)
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Oxaydo)
- Oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet)
- Oxycodone and naloxone
- Hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER)
- Hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin)
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Please find more Opioid Medication Benefit Dispensing Information and AlaskaCare Opioid Guidelines here:
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2024 AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan Booklets
Plan Booklets are available for all members of the AlaskaCare health plans, they are designed to help you understand your plan and the benefits it provides. Your plan booklet includes a benefit summary and information about plan coverage, how benefits are paid, travel coverage, precertification, what expenses are covered, and more.
For your convenience, the Plan Booklets are available on the AlaskaCare website. You can view the booklets online or download them to your computer.
PayFlex Name Change to Inspira Financial
Beginning this month, the PayFlex website and communications will look different. Effective January 17, 2024, Payflex has changed their name to Inspira Financial. Don’t worry, there’s nothing to do on your end!
Will claims checks with the PayFlex name still be able to be cashed/deposited?
Yes, all checks with the PayFlex name will still be valid and ready to be deposited or cashed until the natural expiration of a check, which is typically 6 months.
Will existing customer login information still work?
Yes, you can use your existing username and password to log in to your online accounts after we switch to Inspira Financial.
Will contact information change?
Effective January 17, 2024, Payflex has changed over their name to Inspira Financial. The Division's website and Partner Contacts page has been updated to reflect this change.
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