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 […]
When you are approved for a leave from your permanent position, you are eligible to continue all or some of the benefits that are available as an active member; but, on a 100% member paid basis. When OTIP receives notification from your board of the approved personal leave, it will be loaded into the system […]
A Life/Work Event refers to a change in your personal situation and/or in your coverage status. If you experience a Life/Work event, you may be able to enrol in the health and dental benefits or make changes to your coverage without evidence of medical insurability. Changes to coverage can be made for the following life […]
As Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage is mandatory for all eligible members this coverage is automatically in place effective the date of member eligibility once OTIP receives the HRIS data from the employer. As participation in the health and dental benefits is voluntary, if a member does not elect to participate […]
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