
Your spouse should also designate a beneficiary to receive the sum of money (benefit) if they die. You select the coverage amount for your spouse when you apply for the plan in units of $25,000, to a maximum of $750,000. When you apply for this optional plan, your spouse must complete a Health Statement that is subject to review and approval by Sun Life. If you are enrolled for UBC’s Basic Group Life Insurance Plan, you are also eligible to apply for the Optional Life Insurance Plan for your spouse. If you do not designate a beneficiary, the benefit is paid to your estate. You also designate a beneficiary to receive the sum of money (benefit) if you die. You select the coverage amount when you apply for the plan in units of $25,000, to a maximum of $750,000. When you apply for this optional plan, you must complete a Health Statement that is subject to review and approval by Sun Life.

If you are enrolled in UBC’s Basic Group Life Insurance Plan, you are also eligible to apply for the Optional Life Insurance Plan. The Optional Life Insurance Plan provides supplementary coverage in addition to your Basic Group Life Insurance through UBC or any other life insurance you may have. For Workday resources and help visit the Integrated Service Centre.
