Benefits Office | Human Resources
PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria BC V8W 2Y2 Canada
benefits@uvic.ca or https://www.uvic.ca/hr/pay-benefits/index.php
General information for faculty and staff covered under the
University of Victoria’s Group Benefit Plans
Eligible Dependents
a) Your legal spouse or common-law partner (a common-law partner is a person who has been
publicly represented as your spouse for at least one year).
b) Any child, stepchild, legally adopted child, or legal ward of the employee who is:
• unmarried and dependent on the employee, and under the age of 21 years (children
under age 21 are not covered if they are working more than 30 hours a week, unless
they are full-time students).
• age 21 to 25 and in full time attendance at a recognized educational institute. If child
is no longer a student, the coverage will cease at the end of the month of finishing
school or university.
• incapable of supporting themselves because of physical or mental disorder are
covered without age limit if the disorder begins before they turn age 21, or while they
are students under age 25, and the disorder has been continuous since that time.
At the time of enrollment, you have the option of covering eligible dependents. Once enrolled, no
further addition or deletion of dependents will be permitted without satisfactory proof of a change in
marital or dependent status.
New dependent
You must apply for coverage within one month of the date of marriage, at the one-year
anniversary of common-law status or the birth or adoption of a child. The plan does not administer
late enrolments.
Member Services through Pacific Blue Cross
Secure 24/7 access to your detailed benefit plan coverage and online claim submission.
Emergency Travel Assistance
In emergencies which occur while your (and your eligible dependents) are traveling, Medi-Assist
will coordinate the following services:
(1) Locate the nearest appropriate medical care.
(2) Obtain consultative and advisory services and supervision of medical care by
qualified licensed Physicians.
(3) Investigate, arrange and coordinate medical evacuations and related transportation
needs.
(4) Arrange and coordinate the repatriation of remains.
(5) Replace lost or stolen passports, locate qualified legal assistance and local
interpreters, and other incidental aid you and/or your dependent may require when
in distress.
Your Pacific Blue Cross worldwide Medi-Assist card provides instant information on how to contact
them. Call the nearest Medi-Assist emergency access number listed on your card. If necessary, call
collect or contact the local telephone operator for help in placing your call to Medi-Assist. Have your
Extended Health number (E040704) and your BC Personal Health Number ready for personal
identification.
Medical Services of BC
The University of Victoria ceased administration of MSP in 2018 when the province ceased
premiums. For all questions, contact MSP directly.
Termination of Coverage
Coverage under the University’s Group Extended Health and Dental Plan terminates on the earlier
of the last day of the month in which employment terminates, including retirement, or the last
day of the month in which other eligibility requirements are no longer being met (such as
dependents' age, etc.). If you choose to work beyond your normal retirement date, group
coverage will continue to the earlier of your retirement date, or December 31st of the year in which
you reach age 71.
Resources
Benefit handbooks for faculty and staff
UVic Pay & Benefits info
Pacific Blue Cross
This document is intended as a guide.
Should any questions arise concerning the interpretation or administration of the benefit plans,
the official plan documents will govern in all cases.
August 2023.
