Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Boreal Wellness Centres offer support with problematic substance use
Drug and alcohol use may become problematic when it impacts your health and quality of life.
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Humans of Human Resources: Marissa Anema
In this issue, we profile Marissa Anema, the new Workplace Health Specialist, Workplace Health and Wellbeing in Human Resources at UBC Okanagan.
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Updating Beneficiary information in Workday
Changes in life and relationships can happen in the blink of an eye.
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Claims Deadline Reminder: Extended Health, Dental and Health Spending Account
Extended Health Claims Deadline Any outstanding extended health claims with service dates between January 1 to December 31, 2019, must be received by Sun Life no later than December 31, 2020 for consideration for reimbursement. To learn how to s
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Info Sessions: Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
UBC staff and faculty who are parents of children thinking of attending UBC are invited to attend a UBC Undergraduate Admissions virtual information session to learn more about UBC’s student application process and timelines.
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Opting out of Student Health Plan
With the rush of back-to-school activities, one item that may be overlooked is if your overage dependent child may opt-out of their post-secondary institution’s Student Health Plan. Opting-out means that your dependent child is declining coverage under their Student Health plan because they are still covered under their parent’s Extended Health and Dental Care plans.
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Supporting your physical health in the home office
Remote work has a number of benefits: increased convenience, flexibility in work hours, and no need for commuting.
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Problematic substance use intervention pilot program available at UBC
Drug and alcohol use may be problematic when it negatively impacts a person’s health or quality of life. UBC HR has partnered with Boreal Wellness Centres Inc. to offer Resilient Living™ Recovery, a non-12 step, mindfulness-based addiction treatment program to help reduce or stop problematic substance use.
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Renewed HR Website Launched
The renewed HR website launched on August 27. If you haven’t already, please take a look. The new site has a fresh look, uses modern technology, and is organized in a more user-focused way.
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