March 2018 Archive

The actual health care claims for FY17 were much lower than projected, therefore your employee deduction will be reduced. This will be accomplished by reducing the total amount of the employee contribution for FY18 (the plan year “goal” amount) by $475 per enrolled employee. This means you might have some paychecks in the remaining months of the plan year with no employee health care deduction. Keep reading to learn more.

The nomination period is now open for the Staff Make Students Count award. Consider nominating a staff member who you know goes above and beyond. Nominations are due by March 19, 2018.

The House Finance Committee is hearing public testimony March 1–3, 2018, and it’s critical that legislators hear your story about why the university matters to you, your family and friends, and our communities. If you’re wondering what to say, you can start by thanking legislators for their support of the University of Alaska.

Please join UAA Staff Council in congratulating Kimberly Frost, recipient of the February 2018 Staff Recognition Award!