Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
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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- Wellbeing
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Looking forward to your new benefits in 2024
Health, both physical and mental, is the foundation of wellbeing.
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- Wellbeing
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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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- Welcome to Workday
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Here are your end-of-year benefit reminders for 2023
With the end-of-year deadlines fast approaching, here are some tips to make sure you are getting the most out of your benefits.
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EFAP Spotlight: TELUS Health CareNow Counsellor-Assisted Program
If you are enrolled in our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), you have access to TELUS Health CareNow Programs.
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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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Make the most of your Health Spending Account
If you are eligible and enrolled in the Health Spending Account (HSA) benefit, please note that the end of 2023 is approaching and any remaining credits from 2022 need to be claimed by December 31, 2023.
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Top tips for Tuition Waivers
With the start of the school semester and the change of seasons upon us, you may be considering taking a course at UBC using the popular Tuition Waiver benefit.
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Use the new online booking tool to get support through our EFAP
Use the new EFAP counsellor online booking tool so you have more control over your mental health journey.
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- Benefits FYI
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Our EFAP has officially changed to TELUS Health
Our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP) has officially transitioned from LifeWorks to TELUS Health.
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