Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
UPDATE: Sun Life is transitioning to a new Pharmacy Benefits Manager
Sun Life is transitioning its Pharmacy Benefits Manager from TELUS Health to Express Scripts Canada, effective 2023.
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Workday Corner - Spring 2022: Changing roles, keeping coverage for overage dependents, and your PHN
In this edition of Workday corner, we answer a few of the most frequently asked questions the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) and HR staff have responded to recently.
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Why are your UBC benefits so important?
Find out more about your UBC Benefit Plan and how to get the most out of it.
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Upcoming webinars and free events: March and April 2022
Here is the lineup of free events and webinars from the HR team for March and April 2022
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Resources and support for coping with difficult events
Here are some important health and wellbeing resources for anyone struggling during a challenging and difficult few weeks.
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Getting the most out of your UBC Benefits
Here are two tips for reducing your out-of-pocket medical costs so you have more money in your wallet!
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Helpful reminders to manage your benefits in Workday
Here are four helpful Workday reminders related to your benefits plan.
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ALAViDA TRAiL substance use management
Substance use is part of many people's lives: 27% of your coworkers reported drinking or using a substance. 66% of them said they would like to reduce or quit. That’s where ALAViDA comes in.
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Extended Health Plan Update - October 2021
UBC is committed to supporting faculty and staff health and wellbeing. As such, we are expanding provisions and introducing new services under the extended health benefit plan. These plan updates ensure continued access to robust services and reimbursements to support you and your dependents.
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Tuition waivers for UBC employees
Tuition waivers are available to eligible staff and faculty members, and eligible dependents of staff and faculty members. Eligible dependent children of faculty members also have access to tuition waivers.
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