NOTICE OF PROPOSED UPDATE TO THE ALASKACARE DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREE HEALTH PLAN

The State of Alaska Department of Administration is proposing to add licensed massage therapists to the list of recognized provider types under the AlaskaCare Defined Benefit Retiree Health Plan. Stakeholders are invited to review the proposal and submit written comments by the deadline. This notice includes details on how to submit comments, a public teleconference for discussion, and contact information for accommodations or questions. • Proposed amendment expands provider network to include licensed massage therapists. • Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on October 19, 2026 (mail, email, or online). • Public teleconference scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. Alaska time (dial‑in provided). • Accommodation requests for persons with disabilities due by October 9, 2026. • No contract or payment associated; the process is for policy input only.