May 1, 2024
Eligible permanent contract members may continue benefit coverage that is in force prior to the leave of absence. During a statutory leave such as maternity/parental leave, members will pay for health and dental benefits on the same basis as they did as active, i.e. FTE pro-rated basis (e.g. if a member is 1.0 FTE the […]
May 1, 2024
If an eligible member is currently on a leave of absence and has waived their benefits for the duration of their leave, they will be eligible to enrol when they actively return to work. You will have 31 days after your return date to reinstate your benefits without medical evidence of insurability. […]
May 1, 2024
Premium contributions for active members are standardly calculated by OTIP and provided to your employer/board for payroll deductions. . Members who are in a 0.3 FTE position or less and who are enrolled in the OSSTF Benefits Plan will be billed directly by OTIP. Members on a leave who elect to continue participation in the […]
May 1, 2024
The position of the OSSTF ELHT is that if an eligible permanent member has different work schedules by semester, that employers report the members eligibility on a semester basis. For example, if a contract teacher who is in a 0.5 FTE position and works 1.0 one semester and no duties for the other, they are […]
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