Mission

The members of the NEA-Alaska/Retired Health Benefits Committee are committed to helping our members obtain the best quality healthcare with the least cost to both ourselves and the health plan.

Goal

1. To assist the NEA-Alaska/Retired Board regarding all matters pertaining to retiree insurance benefits.
2. To continually review the existing retiree medical insurance program and analyze any proposed changes to that program instituted by the State Retirement and Benefits.
3. To conduct forums and surveys on retiree medical insurance benefits and distribute information to members in order to educate them and promote communications concerning these benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Division of Retirement and Benefits Retiree Health plan and programs.

Medical Topics of Interest

Medicare

Looking for answers to Medicare questions? Visit: Medicare Answers

Need to locate a Medicare provider in your area? Visit: Medicare Physician Compare Provider Search

U.S Department of Health & Human Services information on healthcare insurance options, Medicare, and healthcare law can be found at HealthCare.gov

The Division of Retirement and Benefits website has a wealth of information for retirees and those who are planning to retire soon. Visit them at Retirement & Benefits

AlaskaCare

For AlaskaCare specific information, go to doa.alaska.gov/drb/alaskacare. For frequently asked questions about the Division of Retirement and Benefits Retiree Health plan and programs go to Retiree FAQS .

Alaska Commission on Aging

The Alaska Commission on Aging (ACoA) advocates for state policy, public and private partnerships, state/federal projects and citizen involvement that assists each of us to age successfully in our homes, in our communities or as near as possible to our communities and families.

Retiree Health Benefit Contact Information – Division of Retirement and Benefits

Member Education Center: (907) 465-4460 | Toll-Free: (800) 821-2251

Medical Benefits: Aetna: Member Services: (855) 784-8646

Long-Term Care Benefits: Wellcove Services, Inc. – Member Services: (888) 287-7716

Lantern: Member Services: (855) 715-1680

Teledoc Health: Member Services: (855) 835-2362

Dental Benefits: Moda/Delta Dental: Member Services: (855) 718-1768

Standard Plan Vision Benefits: Vision Service Plan (VSP): Member Services: (800) 877-7195

Pharmacy Benefits: Optum Rx: Member Services: (855) 409-6999

Hinge Health: Member Services: (855) 902-2777