Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
UBC achieves Canada Awards for Excellence at the Platinum level for both Healthy Workplace® and Mental Health at Work®
UBC has achieved Platinum certification from Excellence Canada for the combined benchmark of the Healthy Workplace® Standard and the Mental Health at Work® Framework.
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Extended Health Benefit plan update: Continuous Glucose Monitor coverage
Effective March 1, 2026, eligible UBC faculty and staff will see an improvement in the claiming process for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) under the extended health benefit.
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Exploring financial counselling through our EFAP
A closer look at the financial counselling services offered through UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
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2026 Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Registration for the annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day is now open for teams and individuals on both campuses.
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Year-end benefit deadlines are approaching
Physical and mental health are key to overall wellbeing, which is why UBC offers a wide range of benefits to support faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.
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November is Thrive month: explore the signature events to support your mental health
Our signature events for Thrive, our month-long mental health literacy campaign, are now available.
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Smoking cessation supports for faculty and staff
Access these free smoking cessation programs to help quit smoking or vaping.
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Personalized nutrition: a journey towards healthy and affordable meals
A step-by-step guide to accessing and getting the benefits of the free personalized nutritionist service through our EFAP.
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Mental health benefits for Indigenous faculty and staff through Noojimo Health
Noojimo Health is an Indigenous-owned organization that provides culturally safe and timely virtual mental health services, delivered by an Indigenous care provider for Indigenous people.
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Protecting your benefits from fraud
This month, we are raising awareness about benefits fraud and sharing practical steps you can take to help protect your benefits.
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