Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Workday corner: Making changes to your benefits coverage
As life happens, there may be times when you wish to add or remove a dependent from your benefits coverage, or make other changes to your plan. You are able to make these updates yourself directly in Workday.
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Workday corner: Benefits coverage and overage dependents
A dependent child must be under the age of 19 and cannot be married or in any other formal union recognized by law. However, there are some situations where your child over the age of 19 is also considered a dependent child.
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UBC Optional Group Life Insurance – An option when you need more life insurance coverage
If you’re looking to add more life insurance coverage, UBC’s Optional Life Insurance Plan might be right for you. Optional Life Insurance provides supplementary life insurance coverage in addition to your Basic Group Life Insurance.
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A quick guide on Health Spending Accounts
Whether you are a new member or have been a member for many years, learning more about UBC’s Health Spending Account will enhance your understanding of this benefit and how it works.
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Maintaining your benefits while on government-approved leave
When you are preparing to go on leave, you can choose to keep your benefits or cancel them.
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Free Coaching and Consultation to support your health and wellness goals
Did you know that with the UBC Employee and Family Assistance Program you can access a range of coaching and consultation support through WorkLife support services?
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Boreal Wellness Centres offer support with problematic substance use
Drug and alcohol use may become problematic when it impacts your health and quality of life.
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Humans of Human Resources: Marissa Anema
In this issue, we profile Marissa Anema, the new Workplace Health Specialist, Workplace Health and Wellbeing in Human Resources at UBC Okanagan.
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Taking care of your mental health during the holidays
If you find yourself worrying about the holiday season, you aren’t alone.
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Updating Beneficiary information in Workday
Changes in life and relationships can happen in the blink of an eye.
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