#  [Benefit plan details](/benefits/benefit-plan-details) 

This section includes detailed information about the many benefits that are available to you as a member of UBC’s faculty and staff.



## [Extended Health](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/extended-health-benefits)

Information about coverage for prescription drugs, vision, paramedical care, medical equipment, out‑of‑province care, and more.





## [Dental](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/dental-benefits)

The plan covers basic, major, and orthodontic dental work and requires predetermination for some treatments.





## [Health Spending Account](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/health-spending-account)

Members of extended health benefits plans can access a yearly credit for medical expenses not covered by extended health or dental plans.





## [Personal Spending Account](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/personal-spending-account)

Eligible CUPE 2950 and M&P employees can access a yearly credit for a range of expenses, including fitness, education and personal development.





## [BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/medical-services-plan)

Guidance for MSP enrolment for new and current residents.





## [Employee and Family Assistance Program](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/employee-and-family-assistance-program)

Learn about the 24/7 counselling and support services available for faculty and staff.





## [Extended health and dental benefit booklets](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/extended-health-and-dental-benefit-booklets)

Review the benefit booklets for detailed information on plan coverage, definitions for dependents, and other important plan provisions for your employee group.





## [Family building benefits](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/family-building-benefits)

Learn about your coverage for surrogacy and adoption services.





## [Life Insurance](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/life-insurance)

Learn about your basic life insurance coverage and the optional life and accidental death & dismemberment plans available to you.





## [Long-Term Disability Plan](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/income-replacement-disability-benefits)

If you are unable to work due to an extended illness or injury, you may be eligible to apply for UBC's Income Replacement or Disability Benefits Plan.





## [Vacation & Leaves](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/vacation-and-leaves)

Learn more about time off for vacation, illness, maternity/parental, bereavement, and other leaves available to you.





## [Benefits While Travelling](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/benefits-while-travelling)

Travel confidently with coverage for emergency and some non‑emergency care.





## [Tuition Waiver](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/tuition-waivers)

Tuition Waivers can be used to cover the fees of eligible UBC courses.





## [Retirement & Survivor Benefits](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/retirement-survivor-benefits)

Eligible departing employees 55+ and surviving dependents may enrol in Retirement & Survivor Benefit (RSB) health and dental benefits.





## [Faculty and Staff Pensions](https://www.pensions.ubc.ca/)

UBC is committed to helping eligible faculty and staff create financial security in retirement. Learn more about the Faculty and Staff Pension Plans.





## [Benefits FYI newsletter archive](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/benefits-fyi-newsletter-archive)

Find the previous editions of our quarterly benefits newsletter dating back to 2022.