There has been nothing normal about the 2020-21 school year. COVID-19 has brought change and uncertainty to all of our lives. As this school year comes to a close, we want to acknowledge and thank you for your dedication and perseverance through these challenging times. With summer just around the corner, here are a few […]

Here’s what you need to know about retirement and your benefits coverage. When planning for retirement, you may base your plans around what you normally expect to happen each year. However, 2020 was anything but normal. Due to the pandemic, some within the education community have delayed their retirement decision, whereas others are retiring early. […]

We know that many individuals and families have felt the stress of uncertainty as communities and organizations across the country work together to contain the spread of COVID-19. We have seen a lot of changes and have had to adapt to unusual circumstances. Together with your ETFO Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT), OTIP has […]

If your employment is ending or you’re retiring, you may be eligible to convert group life insurance to an individual policy. Termination of employment or retirement seldom means that you need less life insurance. When your employment ends, or when you retire or reach the group benefits plan age limit, your group life insurance will […]

Connecting with other people and our communities is good for our mental health. Over the past few years, our social landscape has changed considerably, often shifting our focus from in-person connections to online connections. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an emphasis on social distancing, forcing our connections to exist solely in a digital space. While […]