News
Expansion of Maternity, Parental and Compassionate Care Leaves
In the February 2018 issue of Benefits FYI, we explained how Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and UBC’s Supplemental Employment Benefits top-up would work as a result of the federal government changes to EI benefits for maternity and parental leaves that came into effect on December 3, 2017.
- Benefits FYI
Mind Your Wellbeing: 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge
A tremendous amount of research over the past 20 years has demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness for physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you are new to mindfulness, practicing already, or part of a department or unit looking for a team-building activity, everyone can benefit from this simple practice.
- Benefits FYI
- Healthy UBC
PVS Discontinued
Effective Jan. 1, 2018, Preferred Vision Services (PVS) ceased operations and their services are no longer available to Sun Life plan members.
- Viewpoints
MSP Premium Update for 2019 and 2020
In the Feb. 2018 BC Budget announcement, the Finance Minister announced the following changes to Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums.
- Viewpoints
New RSB Administrator
We would like to introduce you to Julia Carandang, our new Retirement & Survivor Benefits Administrator.
- Viewpoints
Demystifying Dental Fees and Claims
Understanding dental charges and claims doesn’t have to be like learning a foreign language. In this article, we demystify dentist fees and dental claims – all to help you become more informed.
- Viewpoints
Email Option Now Available For RSB Plan Members
We are continually looking for ways to improve communications for plan members enrolled in the Retirement & Survivor Benefits (RSB) Program. Effective Jan. 1, 2018, all new RSB plan members were required to provide an email address upon enrolment to receive all communications regarding the RSB Program.
- Viewpoints
Emergency Medical Travel Insurance
For those enrolled in the Sun Life Extended Health plan, emergency medical travel insurance is included with your benefits. Travel insurance is for medical emergencies only and does not include coverage for lost luggage or trip cancellation. Coverage is for up to 90 days per trip, and reimbursement is at 100% — up to your remaining lifetime maximum (LTM).
- Viewpoints
Summer Travel on a Budget
In today’s economy, you might feel that a summer vacation is a luxury you can’t afford. But if you’re willing to plan ahead and step outside your usual routine, you can take that trip of a lifetime and still manage to hold onto a good portion of your money.
- Viewpoints
Memo: Work Permit Renewals and Medical Services Plan (MSP) Coverage (Oct. 2, 2017)
Memorandum Date: Oct. 2, 2017 To: Faculty and Staff with Work Permits From: Human Resources Subject: Work Permit Renewals and Medical Services Plan (MSP) Coverage
- Memo