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Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.

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Looking back on the new benefits for 2023

This is the second of a two-part series where we review the exciting changes to our UBC benefit plans for 2024 and look back on the changes since the start of 2023. 

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2024 Vacation now available in Workday

Eligible staff in salaried positions can now access their 2024 vacation balances in Workday, and vacation requests can now be entered for 2024. 

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Updates to the prior authorization program for prescription drugs

Starting from August 1, 2023, we’ve expanded the prior authorization program to include chronic weight management treatments. This update ensures that prescription drugs for chronic weight management, are adjudicated appropriately.

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