Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
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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Have you used your 2025 Health Spending Account?
If you are eligible and enrolled in an Extended Health Plan with a Health Spending Account benefit, before we know it, the end of 2025 will be upon us—any remaining credits from 2024 need to be claimed by December 31, 2025.
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Helpful reminders to manage your benefits in Workday
Here are four helpful Workday reminders related to your benefits plan.
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How to use your UBC benefits to support your financial literacy
UBC's benefits and pension plans help support you in financial planning and managing your finances
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Don’t miss out: Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account deadline is March 31
HSA benefit claims for 2024 must be submitted by March 31, 2025
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