Through education, awareness and resources, Human Resources is committed to fostering a healthy workplace for all VIU employees. The goal of the our employee health and wellbeing programs is to create a community that fosters individual health and wellness at work and beyond.
Manulife Services
Manulife is VIU's benefits provider. If you have a question about a claim you have filed for Extended Health or Dental, please call the Manulife Benefits Help Line at 1-800-575-2200. Be sure to have your Plan Contract Number (83719) and your Certificate Number available; your Certificate Number is your Employee Number without the first digit.
Vitality by Manulife: Earn Rewards for Healthy Living
Manulife Vitality is an app-based program that helps you know more about your health, then improve your health and enjoy the rewards. The Vitality app boosts your motivation and rewards you for making healthy lifestyle choices. This program gives you the tools you need to reach your personal health and wellness goals, directly aligning with the invitation for action to encourage employee well-being in VIU’s People Plan. Learn more about Vitality online or visit the Vitality FAQ page.
The program is for all VIU employees with extended health care coverage.Check out the Vitality webpage and register today.
Electronic Benefits Booklet
Claim Submission
Online: Log in to your Plan Member Secure Site to file claims online. VIU's "Plan Contract Number" is 83719 and your "Certificate Number" is your Employee Number without the first digit.
Health Care Providers can submit your claims to Manulife right from their office
Paper Claims:
- Extended Health / Drug Claim
- Dental Claim
- Medical Travel Referral Claim - for BCGEU, ADMIN and VIUFA
- Request for Drug Exception
- Special Authority Request - for CUPE
- Special Authority Approval Confirmation
Claims must be submitted in writing to Manulife within 12 months following the date the service was performed (e.g. if you received new eyeglasses on January 2, and if you are still employed by VIU, you will have 12 months after that date to submit your claim).
If your coverage terminates due to resignation, retirement, etc., your claim must be submitted to Manulife within 90 days of termination of benefits.
Out-of-Province and Out-of Country Coverage
If you need to make a claim for a medical issue while you were outside of BC or Canada, please submit your claim first to MSP and then to Manulife:
- MSP Out-of-Country Claim form see Leaving B.C. Temporarily Information Sheet
- Manulife Out of Province / Out of Canada Claim form
Benefit Premiums While On-Leave
Emergency Travel Assistance For those employees with Extended Health benefits, this document outlines, in conjunction with your Manulife Financial e-Benefits Electronic Booklet, the services covered by this benefit. Be sure to read Travelling? Stable Medical Conditions are Covered Under Your Plan.
- Physician's Assessment of Work Abilities Form - For Faculty and Administrators
- Physician's Assessment of Work Abilities Form - For CUPE Support Staff
Pension Corporation
Contact Us
For more information about group benefits including enrolments, changes, terminations and general inquiries, please contact:
Renee Brown
Employee Benefits Coordinator
250-740-6219
Renee.Brown@viu.ca
Josephine McNeilly
HR Specialist, Employee Well-Being & Benefits
250-740-6432
Josephine.Mcneilly@viu.ca