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.
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?
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?
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.
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!
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, MemberRx, 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.
MemberRx
MemberRx is an innovative specialty pharmacy currently focused on managing the complex health needs of Ontario’s education community.
Chubb
Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s AD&D insurance.
Global Excel
Canada Life’s provider for out-of-country emergency medical claims & travel assistance.
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.
MemberRx
An innovative specialty pharmacy currently focused on managing the complex health needs of Ontario’s education community.
Chubb
Insurer for CUPE EWBT’s AD&D insurance.
Global Excel
Canada Life’s provider for out-of-country emergency medical claims & travel assistance.
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.
2021 Q1 Member Newsletter
Feel your best CUPE EWBT members now have access to the FeelingBetterNow® online assessment...
2020 – November Member Update
One of the most useful parts of your CUPE EWBT benefits plan is your dental benefits. Maintaining...
2020 Fall Member Update
As summer fades into autumn, everyone settles into the ‘new’ standard of this year’s school...
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2020 – January Member Update
Questions and answers Q: How did the Trustees choose these benefit improvements? A: You asked, and...
2019 – November Member Update
We asked. You answered. 2019 CUPE EWBT Benefits Survey results Overall: 71.4% of members who...
2019 – September Member Update
How R&C limits affect COB If you and your spouse both have health insurance, COB – submitting...
2019 – May Member Update
For total plan costs, you have a cost share for Health and Dental of 4%, 50% or 100%, depending on...
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Quarterly Newsletters
2022 Q2 Member Newsletter
Who qualifies as a dependent? Your time-limited HCSA isn’t just for you. The $1,000 in your...
2022 Q1 Member Newsletter
Your new time-limited HCSA Your CUPE EWBT benefits plan now includes a time-limited HCSA, giving...
CUPE EWBT Updates
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Have Questions?
Visit our Contacts Guide to see where to direct your questions and get the answers you need.