CUPE ONTARIO EDUCATION WORKERS

Welcome to Your Benefits

Your go-to destination for all your benefits provided by the CUPE Education Workers’ Benefits Trust and our partners.

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We know the important role you play in the education sector, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Your benefits are designed with you in mind, offering a range of health and dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy and secure.

The CUPE Education Workers’ Benefits Trust (the CUPE EWBT) is here to ensure you and your family have access to meaningful, affordable, and sustainable benefits, both now and in the future.

New to the CUPE Education Workers’ Benefits plan?

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We know the important role you play in the education sector, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Your benefits are designed with you in mind, offering a range of health and dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy and secure.

The CUPE Education Workers’ Benefits Trust (the CUPE EWBT) is here to ensure you and your family have access to meaningful, affordable, and sustainable benefits, both now and in the future.

New to the CUPE Education Workers’ Benefits plan?

Learn More

Stay Informed

Find out about your benefits plan, now and as it changes.

Introduction to the  CUPE EWBT Benefits Plan

Learn how your plan works – coverage, partners, eligibility, and administration – in your Plan Overview.

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Benefits Plan Information

This site offers an overview of your benefits coverage. If there’s any difference between the information here and the Benefits Booklet, the Benefits Booklet takes precedence.

Plan Modifications

The CUPE EWBT may, from time to time, need to change plan coverage or terms, including benefit levels, eligibility, premium share, limits, and reimbursement levels. You’ll be notified via the CUPE EWBT Quarterly Newsletter.

Take Action

Learn how to manage your benefits and your health.

Life Changes

Are you getting married or divorced, or having a baby? Find out what to do when you experience a life change or are taking a leave of absence.

Job Changes

Will you be leaving or retiring from your job? Or wondering what happens over the summer break? Learn how job changes affect your benefits.

Wellness Programs & Events

Explore the variety of programs and events available to you through the CUPE EWBT and our partners (Canada Life and OTIP) for your physical and mental health.

Get to Know Your Plan

Here are the benefits included in your plan. Click on each to take a deep dive into that benefit, or learn how the plan works in the Plan Overview. If your spouse is also covered by your plan, share this site with them too!

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Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Optional Life and Optional AD&D Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Paramedical Practitioner Services

Vision Care

Dental Care

Hospital Accommodation

Medical Services, Supplies, and Devices

Travel (Out of Country) Emergency Medical

Partners in Your Benefits

We have several key partners working together with the CUPE EWBT to provide you with the best possible coverage, well-being resources, and plan member experience. Together, the CUPE EWBT, OTIP, Canada Life, Chubb Insurance, Cubic Health, and Global Excel are committed to delivering benefits and services you and your family can count on.

CUPE EWBT

Manages and delivers the benefit program exclusively for eligible CUPE Ontario education workers.

OTIP

Administers the CUPE EWBT plan, also offering special member perks and wellness programs and events.

Canada Life

Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s Life, Health, Dental, and Out-of-Country benefits.

FACET (Cubic Health)

Administers the drug prior-authorization program (“FACET”) for CUPE EWBT.

Chubb

Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s AD&D insurance.

Global Excel

Canada Life’s provider for out-of-country emergency medical claims & travel assistance.

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CUPE EWBT

Manages and delivers the benefit program exclusively for eligible CUPE Ontario education workers.

OTIP

Administers the CUPE EWBT plan, also offering special member perks and wellness programs and events.

Canada Life

Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s Life, Health, Dental, and Out-of-Country benefits.

FACET (Cubic Health)

Administers the drug prior-authorization program (“FACET”) for CUPE EWBT.

Chubb

Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s AD&D insurance.

Global Excel

Canada Life’s provider for out-of-country emergency medical claims & travel assistance.

Learn More

What’s New in Your Benefits

On our News & Updates page, we delve into current issues, emerging trends, and important discussions relevant to our members. Stay informed and engaged with articles, newsletters and updates that cover a wide range of topics. Whether you’re looking for tips on navigating your benefits, staying healthy, or preparing for upcoming plan changes, you’ll find helpful information there.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS

CUPE EWBT UPDATES