IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Medical Referrals for Massage Therapy Services​
As of December 2024, medical notes/referrals for massage therapy services will no longer be required by OTIP - OSSTF Benefits. More information can be found on the OSSTF Benefits webpage.
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Benefits Eligibility
Eligibility in the plan is available to:
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Full-time and part-time contract teachers
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LTO teachers if the LTO is for 90 days or longer.
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OT's are eligible for a reduced cost plan, different from the contract teacher/LTO plan through OTIP if they work at least 80 days in the school year.
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If you have just been hired as a new teacher, please review the Welcome Letter from OSSTF Benefits/OTIP.
To view full details of members who are eligible, please refer to the FAQ - Who Is Eligible webpage.
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Benefits At a Glance
The Benefits-At-A-Glance Document is an overview of the OSSTF members benefit plan. If you have specific questions pertaining to details of the plan, it is best to connect with the plan sponsor directly.
OTIP at 1-866-783-6847
Benefits Employee Contribution Rates
While our employer, the Board, contributes to our benefit plan, each member is responsible for a portion of the cost. The amount per member varies on the type of plan (family or individual) and your full-time equivalency % (FTE). Part time teachers have to pay more as the employer only pays the portion based on the part time teachers FTE. The different levels of member contribution can found in the contribution chart document.
Benefits and Leaves
Benefits while on:
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Short-Term Disability leave will continue as normal as you continue to be paid by the board.
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Long-Term Disability leave will continue. Member contributions are covered for the member.
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Deferred Salary Plan (DSP) leave can be purchased by the member for 100% of the cost.
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Unpaid leave can be purchased by the member for 100% of the cost.
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Retirement Benefits
If you are retiring, benefits are available through RTIP. The provider is the same as our OTIP/OSSTF Benefits.
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Check out this document for more information on retirement benefits through RTIP.