The University of British Columbia

Tools to Plan Your Retirement

Retirement can mean different things to different people and can bring up a variety of emotions. As a transition in the employee life cycle, we understand how important it is that you have the tools to plan your retirement.

Your Pension

Visit the UBC Pensions website to learn more about your pension benefits upon retirement.

Health Benefits After Retirement

See the Benefits section of the UBC HR website for information on what happens to your benefits after retirement.

There is one retirement health plan available to both retired faculty and staff members – the Retirement & Survivor Benefits program.

Life Insurance

When you retire, you have the option of converting your life insurance from UBC group plan to an individual plan. For more information, visit the Life Insurance Conversion on Retirement page.

Changes to Mandatory Retirement

In January 2008, changes were made to BC legislation which has had an impact on mandatory retirement for BC employees. These changes will affect retirement options for faculty and staff.

Working Past Normal Retirement Date (NRD)

If you plan to work past age 65, your benefits coverage may be impacted. Visit the Benefits section of this website to learn more about your benefits while working past normal retirement date.