Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Humans of Human Resources: Gillian Henderson
This month, we profile Gillian Henderson, who was appointed to Director, Human Resources at UBC Okanagan in July 2017
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Health Check: Is Your Vaccination Record Up-to-date?
Immunization and vaccinations aren’t just for children. In adulthood, regardless of age, immunizations and vaccinations are needed to protect against serious – and sometimes deadly – diseases.
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Register by Jan. 4 for Search Inside Yourself Training
In support of UBC’s commitment to workplace health and wellbeing, Human Resources is bringing back a popular professional development opportunity for UBC faculty and staff.
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Changes to the Canada Pension Plan
Starting in 2019, there will be a gradual enhancement of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to increase future retirement, disability and survivor pensions.
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Updates to Optional Life and Basic Life Insurance
With the support of our Benefits Consultant, the UBC Optional Life Insurance (Employee and Spouse) Plan is reviewed each year.
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Submit Your Extended Health, Dental and HSA Claims
If you have any outstanding extended health claims with service/purchase dates between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2017, they must be received by Sun Life no later than Dec. 31, 2018 for reimbursement consideration.
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Humans of Human Resources: Barbara Meens Thistle
This month, we profile Barbara Meens Thistle, who was appointed to Vice-President, UBC Human Resources in February 2018.
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Thrive 2018: Explore Your Path to Mental Health
Building and maintaining our mental health is a year-round pursuit, and Thrive is one of many mental health initiatives at UBC. This year, Thrive takes place from Oct. 29 – Nov. 2.
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Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
When your dependent child progresses from high school to post-secondary education, it can be an exciting, overwhelming and confusing time for you and your child.
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Non-Union Employee Group Name Change & Changes to Vision Care
As of April 1, 2018, CUPE 2278 (English Language Instructors – ELI) merged with the Executive Administrative, Farm Workers, and Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants staff employee groups, for extended health and dental coverage purposes.
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