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
- To assist the NEA-Alaska/Retired Board regarding all matters pertaining to retiree insurance benefits.
- To continually review the existing retiree medical insurance program and analyze any proposed changes to that program instituted by the State Retirement and Benefits.
- 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.
For general questions or concerns related to health issues contact our Health Committee Chair:
Rod McCoy at 907-337-6138 or email rodmccoy123@gmail.com
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 AlaskaCare FAQs regarding the Retiree health plan, go to the AlaskaCare FAQ page. For other contact information, go to doa.alaska.gov/drb/help/contactus.
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.
