Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Claims Deadline Reminder: Extended Health, Dental and Health Spending Account
Extended Health Claims Deadline Any outstanding extended health claims with service dates between January 1 to December 31, 2019, must be received by Sun Life no later than December 31, 2020 for consideration for reimbursement. To learn how to s
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Info Sessions: Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
UBC staff and faculty who are parents of children thinking of attending UBC are invited to attend a UBC Undergraduate Admissions virtual information session to learn more about UBC’s student application process and timelines.
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Opting out of Student Health Plan
With the rush of back-to-school activities, one item that may be overlooked is if your overage dependent child may opt-out of their post-secondary institution’s Student Health Plan. Opting-out means that your dependent child is declining coverage under their Student Health plan because they are still covered under their parent’s Extended Health and Dental Care plans.
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Supporting your physical health in the home office
Remote work has a number of benefits: increased convenience, flexibility in work hours, and no need for commuting.
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Problematic substance use intervention pilot program available at UBC
Drug and alcohol use may be problematic when it negatively impacts a person’s health or quality of life. UBC HR has partnered with Boreal Wellness Centres Inc. to offer Resilient Living™ Recovery, a non-12 step, mindfulness-based addiction treatment program to help reduce or stop problematic substance use.
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Renewed HR Website Launched
The renewed HR website launched on August 27. If you haven’t already, please take a look. The new site has a fresh look, uses modern technology, and is organized in a more user-focused way.
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Preparing for Workday go-live: Key milestones for Benefits
As part of the preparation for the implementation of Workday on November 2, the Integrated Renewal Program has been working closely with UBC HR to determine a transition plan from current systems to Workday.
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Health & wellbeing: Smoking cessation
Staying safe and healthy is top of mind these days. If you smoke or vape you may be thinking about seeking support to quit to lessen the impact Covid-19 might have on your health.
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Virtual paramedical services now covered under Extended Health Plan
On March 23, 2020 virtual paramedical services are eligible for reimbursement under the extended health plan. The coverage amount of reimbursement remains the same as though the service was received in-person.
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