Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Benefits Spotlight: Therapist-assisted Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
We all need extra support during difficult times. A therapist-assisted digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an evidence-based and effective form of psychotherapy for individuals experiencing mental health concerns, is covered by your UBC’s Extended Health Benefits (EHB).
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Glucose Monitoring and Eye Exams Added to the UBC Extended Health Plan
On Jan. 1, 2020, new services were added to the extended health plans of active UBC employees.
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2019 Tax Info: Medical Expense Claims & T4/T4A Receipts
This year’s tax filing season is about to start. A question that often arises is how to claim medical expenses. Which expenses can I claim? What documents do I need? We hope to give some light to these questions here.
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Applying for Income Replacement or Disability Benefits
When unexpected medical events occur, being prepared will help you feel secure that you still have the income you need to continue living comfortably. UBC’s Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits, offered to eligible employees, protect you when you have a total disability that prevents you from working for an extended period.
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Help Inform Research About Workplace Wellbeing at UBC!
A research project coordinated by UBC HR’s Health, Wellbeing & Benefits is exploring how nutrition-related services and programs may enhance the wellbeing of faculty and staff. To inform this project, Katherine Lienhard, a Sustainability Scholar, is conducting a survey on the usage of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) services by our community.
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EFAP Support for Substance Use and Addiction
Whether you are the person struggling with substance use or an addiction, or the person trying to support a loved one through their recovery, it’s important to know that you’re not alone, that you can reach out, and that help is available.
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Life Events and Their Impact on Your Benefits
Life happens, and when events like separation, divorce or the death of a spouse occurs, it can be an overwhelming time. Because there are often important administrative tasks to take care of after a life event, this article provides a summary of the things you’ll need to consider when it comes to your benefits, life insurance and pensions.
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Reminder: Submit Your Extended Health, Dental & HSA Claims
Any outstanding extended health claims with service or purchase dates between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018, must be received by Sun Life no later than Dec. 31, 2019, for reimbursement consideration.
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Plan Ahead for Your Retirement
The key to a smooth transition into your retirement from UBC is planning ahead of time. Whether you have started this process or are considering it, our Retiring website is a very helpful resource.
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BC PharmaCare’s Biosimilar Initiative
What does the BC government’s Biosimilars Initiative for Patients mean for UBC’s Extended Health plan members? In this article, we provide details about the new program and the impact for those patients taking one of the three identified biologic drugs identified by BC PharmaCare.
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