Benefits FYI Newsletter

Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.

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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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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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