If you are going on a leave, here are things you need to know and do to update your benefits. Type of leave What it means to you Statutory leaves (e.g. maternity/paternal leave) Your benefits coverage will be funded in the same way as it was when you were working, in the time immediately before […]

The school year is coming to a close and summer is just a couple of weeks away! In preparation for the summer, here are some important reminders about your benefits coverage to keep in mind: Update your preferred email address: Did you know that OTIP receives your board email address from your employer? OTIP uses […]

Every year, the Government of Canada dedicates a whole month to informing Canadians about how they can protect themselves against fraudsters. As a member of a group benefits plan, did you know that you can have your health benefits stolen or compromised, and even your health records corrupted by fraudulent activities? The good news is […]

Whether you’re full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary, at work or on a leave, you may be required to pay for some or even all of your benefit premiums through payroll deduction or pre-authorized debit (PAD). First, let’s review the parties that have a role in the cost of your benefits plan and the administration […]

Don’t miss out on plan updates, claim notifications, the next issue of Your Benefits newsletter or any other important plan communication! By entering your personal email address in My Benefits and My Claims as the “preferred email address,” you will get the most up-to-date information from your Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT), OTIP and […]