Viewpoints is our semi-annual newsletter for members of the Retirement and Survivor Benefits (RSB) Plan.
Viewpoints Newsletter
Update for RSB Plan members: Welcome to Workday! UBC launches new HR and Finance integrated system
Introduction to Workday and Workday capabilities for RAB plan members.
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RSB Plan update: Nurse practitioners can now prescribe certain Extended Health services
Changes to the RSB plan so that nurse practitioners can prescribe certain medications and services.
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RSB Plan 2021 Sun Life rates
Summary of changes to the RSB Plan SunLife rates for 2021
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Introducing our new RSB Program Administrator
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Rohini Grover, the new Retirement Benefits Administrator.
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Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) supporting retirees
EFAP provides confidential, self-referred counselling or other assistance to you or your family members, and is available to UBC retirees and eligible surviving family of UBC employees who enrolled in this program through the Retirement & Survivor Benefits Program.
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Unfolding the power of virtual healthcare
Virtual healthcare is defined as the process of delivering real-time medical care via mobile device or phone. During these unprecedented times, physicians and paramedical practitioners in British Columbia are able to provide care to patients over a secure (video) call via computer, tablet or smartphone.
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RSB FAQs
In this issue, we answer two of your frequently asked questions: Where to find information about your emergency travel insurance How to find out how much of your lifetime maximum (LTM) you have used.
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In-depth: Claims Requiring Pre-approvals
In the summer 2019 issue of Viewpoints, we mentioned that we would expand on the topics of Prior Authorization (which refers to Extended Health coverage), and Predetermination (which refers to Dental coverage).
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2019 Tax Receipts
Every year, tax receipts are issued to retirees who pay their own extended health and/or dental premiums.
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