AlaskaCare Retiree Health News | Monthly e-newsletter

Open Enrollment for the Retiree Dental-Vision-Audio (DVA) plan will open on October 14, 2024, and close on November 27, 2024. Retiree DVA plan members - this is your opportunity to review your DVA coverage options and make benefit elections for you and your family for the next plan year, which begins on January 1, 2025. Visit AlaskaCare.gov/DVA on October 14th to participate in DVA Open Enrollment.

If you have questions about your AlaskaCare Health Plan, please contact the AlaskaCare Member Education Center toll-free at (800) 821-2251, in Juneau at (907) 465-4460, or by email at doa.drb.benefits @ alaska.gov.

Medicare is a national health insurance program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, but also for some younger people with disability status as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and people with end-stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Alaska Statute requires the AlaskaCare Retiree Plan to become supplemental to Medicare when members turn 65. AlaskaCare will begin processing member’s health claims as if they have Medicare Part A & B on the first day of the month when they turn 65. All members should schedule an appointment with Social Security to apply for Medicare Part A & B within the three months prior to their 65th birthday.

We understand that it may be difficult to find a provider who accepts Medicare in your area. Here are some resources that may help:

• We have a “Find a Medicare Provider” section of our website that offers a link to a resource directory provided by the Alaska Department of Health.
• You can also visit the Medicare website where you can search for Medicare providers.
• Additionally, the Alaska Medicare Information Office offers a provider search, seminars, as well as one-on-one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries.
• The AlaskaCare Retiree Town Hall is a monthly event that offers information on the AlaskaCare Retiree Health Plan, and Medicare is often discussed.

Additionally, on the second Monday of each month, the Medicare Information Office (MIO) offers a Medicare Monday outreach event. Join the MIO on the second Monday of each month to listen to their latest presentation. After the presentation, staff will invite attendees to ask questions.  

For more information or to register for the event, visit the Medicare Information Office webpage.

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Physical Address:

State Office Building
6th Floor
333 Willoughby Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801 

Mailing Address:

State of Alaska
Division of Retirement and Benefits
P.O. Box 110203
Juneau, AK 99811-0203