Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Simplifying and streamlining our family-building benefits
At the start of 2023, UBC introduced a range of new family-building benefits
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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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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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When it comes to out-of-province medical emergencies your UBC benefit plan can help
Did you know you have access to emergency medical coverage through your benefits plan?
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Take a peek at your UBC perks
Let's explore a few of the lesser-known UBC perks.
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Our Emergency Travel Assistance provider is changing
Effective July 1, 2023, UBC's new Emergency Travel Assistance provider for faculty and staff in the extended health plan will be Global Excel Management.
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Meet Erin Shellington and Maureen Collins, two of our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors
Here's what our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors have to say about championing wellbeing with their teams.
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- Healthy UBC
Find your next health provider, access insights, and discover discounts through Lumino Health
Lumino Health Centre makes it easier for members of UBC’s Extended Health Benefits plan to access the tools and resources needed to live healthier lives.
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