New EFAP Promotional Materials Available
For HR Administrators We have new Employee and Family Assistance PLan (EFAP)promotional materials available for UBC departments, including magnets, wallet cards, brochures and posters to be displayed in your units. Outdated EFAP Materials If you have EFAP promotional materials in your department where the service provider is either Interlock or Human Solutions, please contact Colin [...]
Upcoming Staff Pension Plan MOST Workshops
Please share this with your staff The Pension Administration Office partners with Organizational Development and Learning to provide MOST workshops on the Staff Pension Plan for members. We currently offer two MOST workshops: Understanding your Staff Pension Plan (Under age 50): This workshop is designed for current members under age 50. If you are already [...]
Learn More About the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Request an EFAP Presentation
For HR Administrators Many surveys have clearly shown the effectiveness of EFAP in helping employees lead happier and more productive lives, while delivering the following benefits: Reduced absenteeism and tardiness Reduced health care costs Fewer injuries, both at work and away from work Fewer long/short term disability leaves (over 25% of all LTD claims are [...]
BC Services Card
Please share this with your faculty and staff The provincial government is introducing the new BC Services Card in February, 2013. This card replaces the BC Care Card that provides proof of your Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage. Individuals between 19 and 74 years of age will be required to obtain a BC Services Card [...]
Sick Leave Reporting for 2012
For HR Administrators Human Resources’ Benefits team is collecting data for sick leave statistics for inclusion in the 2012 Managing Health Promotion and Absenteeism at UBC annual report. This report, presented to the Executive and Board of Governors, provides a snapshot of the health of our staff and faculty and includes statistics on the usage [...]
Benefit Premium Rate Changes in 2013
Please share this with your staff and faculty The following benefit premium rates for UBC employees will be changing effective Jan. 1, 2013: Medical Services Plan (MSP) Employee and Spousal Optional Life Disability Benefit Plan for CUPE 2950 Staff Disability Benefit Plan for BCGEU Okanagan Staff Enrolled in the “Other” Subgroup Disability Benefit Plan for [...]
2011 Sick Leave Reporting Due Feb. 29
For HR Administrators Please ensure that you have entered your Sick Leave reporting statistics for 2011 by Feb. 29, 2012. If you have questions, please contact Benefits Administrator/Analyst Stephanie Mah directly at (604) 822-6823 or stephanie.mah@ubc.ca.
Reminder: Sick Leave Reporting for 2011
For HR Administrators The following memo was emailed to the HR Networks Group on Feb. 6, 2012. The Department of Human Resources (Benefits) is collecting data for sick leave statistics for inclusion in the “2011 Managing Health Promotion and Absenteeism at UBC” annual report. This report, presented to the Executive and Board of Governors, provides [...]
2012 Benefits Rate Sheet
For HR Administrators Effective January 2012, rates are changing for some Benefits plans. The January 2012 rate sheet outlines the new employee, employer and total monthly contribution by UBC Benefit (Group MSP, Extended Health, Dental Care, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Income Replacement Plan/Disability Benefit Plan, Basic Life, Optional Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Staff and [...]
Submit Prescription Drug Expenses via Sun Life’s Online Site
Please share with your Staff and Faculty Starting Nov. 14, 2011, UBC employees enrolled in the Extended Health Plan can submit your prescription drug expenses online via the Sun Life Plan Member website, in addition to using your Sun Life Pay-Direct Drug card at the Pharmacy or submitting receipts with your paper Extended Health claim [...]
M&P Health Spending Account Reminder
Please share this message with your M&P staff. A reminder for staff currently enrolled in the M&P extended health plan: Remember to use the $125 Health Spending Account introduced Jan. 1, 2011, to enhance your health and dental coverage offered through UBC’s Benefit plan. The HSA is a special benefits account that can be used [...]
UBC’s Health & Wellness Practices featured in Benefits magazine
This month, Benefits Canada magazine has highlighted how UBC integrates health and wellness practices into the culture of the university. The article focuses on the Healthy UBC Initiatives work done by Suzanne Jolly, health promotions coordinator, Human Resources, and features information on: the UBC Travelling Health Fair the Amazing Race Health Challenge UBC Thrive the [...]
Summer Benefits FYI available now
The Summer 2011 issue of Benefits FYI is now in mailboxes across campus. To download a copy of the newsletter, please visit our Benefits FYI newsletter page.
Sun Life Benefits Claims during Postal Strike
If you need to submit a Sun Life benefits claim during the Canada Post labour disruption, you can use the Sun Life e-claims online system. For paperwork that cannot be submitted online, Sun Life has set up drop-off locations, one of which is located in downtown Vancouver. For information on e-claims or on the drop-off [...]
Sun Life’s “Get Your Claim On” contest
Want to receive your benefits claims payments and statements faster? Register for direct deposit and paperless claim statements on Sun Life’s Plan Member services website. You will receive an email as soon as your claim is processed, and your payment will be automatically deposited into your bank account within 24 – 48 hours. Sun Life [...]
Relocation and Travel Assistance Guidelines Updated
UBC provides relocation and travel assistance to eligible faculty and senior management staff in accordance with Policy #82. We’ve made some changes to the guidelines outlining the steps in proceeding with the movement of household goods and personal effects and the reimbursement of these and other relocation expenses that we hope you will find helpful. These [...]
M&P Health Spending Account Reminder
A reminder for staff currently enrolled in the M&P extended health plan: Remember to use the $125 Health Spending Account introduced January 1, 2011 to enhance health and dental coverage offered through UBC’s Benefit plan. The HSA is like a special benefits account that can be used to pay for a variety of expenses, above [...]
Benefits FYI Spring 2011 Edition
The Spring 2011 editiion of Benefits FYI is now available at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/benefits/newsletters/fyi/. Printed copies will be distributed this week to those enrolled in UBC benefits plans.
M&P Professional Development Fund Balance
Update (March 11, 2011): Please view all up-to-date information on the M&P PD fund status at the Learning and Development M&P Funding page. We are no longer accepting applications for the M&P Professional Development Fund, for events that have taken place between July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2011. Visit the M&P Professional Development Funding [...]
Recent Benefits Presentation Slides Available
The PowerPoint slides from the M&P Health Spending Account Overview Natasha Maloff and Stephanie Mah presented in January are now posted at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/benefits/employee-groups/management-professional/hsa/. Slides from a BCEGEU Okanagan Benefits Overview presented on January 26 are available at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/benefits/employee-groups/bcgeu-okanagan/.