Viewpoints is our semi-annual newsletter for members of the Retirement and Survivor Benefits (RSB) Plan.
Viewpoints Newsletter
Sun Life Delisted Service Providers
Sun Life regularly updates their list of delisted service providers. This means that certain medical and dental providers/services are not allowed to process claims through Sun Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find detailed information regarding my Sun Life extended health and dental benefits? Visit the
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2018 Tax Receipts
Every year, tax receipts are issued to retirees who pay their own extended health and/or dental premiums. The tax receipts will be mailed to you by Feb. 28, 2019.
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2018 Reminders
Any extended health medical claims incurred in 2017 must be received by Sun Life by Dec. 31, 2018.
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Medical Services Plan Updates
The Medical Services Plan (MSP) is the provincial government program that covers medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary healthcare practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
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2019 Sun Life Rates
Each year, the Sun Life Extended Health and Dental Care plans are reviewed with UBC’s Benefits Consultants to determine the appropriate premium rates to support claim costs expected for the upcoming year.
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MSP Premium Update for 2019 and 2020
In the Feb. 2018 BC Budget announcement, the Finance Minister announced the following changes to Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums.
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New RSB Administrator
We would like to introduce you to Julia Carandang, our new Retirement & Survivor Benefits Administrator.
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Demystifying Dental Fees and Claims
Understanding dental charges and claims doesn’t have to be like learning a foreign language. In this article, we demystify dentist fees and dental claims – all to help you become more informed.
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Email Option Now Available For RSB Plan Members
We are continually looking for ways to improve communications for plan members enrolled in the Retirement & Survivor Benefits (RSB) Program. Effective Jan. 1, 2018, all new RSB plan members were required to provide an email address upon enrolment to receive all communications regarding the RSB Program.
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