Listening sessions for proposed health care changes, Jan. 18

The University of Alaska Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC) has recently made nine motions to change the UA Choice health care plan. These motions have been endorsed by the chief human resources officer and are now being reviewed by President Gamble to determine whether or not they will be included in the UA Choice Plan for FY14 or later years. Prior to making any final decisions, the president has asked for a further comment period to hear from the university community on these motions.

As a result, the JHCC is holding a series of Health Care Forums at each main campus to provide employees information about the motions, an opportunity to ask any questions they may have, and to provide feedback to the JHCC. The forum dates, locations and audio information follow below. Human Resources is still working on determining video locations and will post the information on the Statewide Human Resource website once it is available.

Audio information:
Dial-in: 1-800-893-8850
Pass code: 7787450

UAA sessions:
Friday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Rasmuson Hall, Room 101

Friday, Jan. 18, 1:30-3 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 101

All employees are encouraged to attend. However, if you are attending during your normal work hours, please check with your supervisor to help determine which session and method of attendance (video, audio, in-person) would be best.

Additional resources:
Please read this article in The Statewide Voice, which describes each of these motions in detail.

The Statewide Human Resources website will be updated as additional information becomes available.

For a full review of the JHCC and its function within the university health care system, read this article in The Statewide Voice.