Members' Overview
Plan changes improve survivor benefits for dependent children
Effective April 1, 2023, the following changes have been made that will impact the survivor benefits payable from the OPSEU Pension Plan:
- The definition of an eligible child has been expanded so disabled dependent children may be entitled to receive a survivor pension.
- The eligible children of members who die before they retire are now second in line to receive a survivor pension after a member’s spouse.
Previous updates:
- Plan changes to accommodate temporary part-time work arrangements
- OPTrust surpasses 100,000-member milestone
- What's Important - Safeguard your retirement: Get the facts before you act
- Planning for the future? View your Annual Pension Statement today
- Changes to commuted value calculations take effect December 1, 2020
- Send your documents without delay!
New to the plan
Permanent staff must join the pension plan. For contract and unclassified staff plan membership is optional.
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Buying Back Pension Service
New pension plan members can buy back past uncredited pension service and may be eligible to transfer in pension service from another plan.
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Leaves of Absence
Members who are planning a leave of absence or who have recently returned from a leave have the option to buy back pension credit.
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Changing your Marital Status
Marital status affects survivor benefits. If your marital status changes, notify OPTrust to ensure your information is up to date.
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Divested Members
Ontario’s pension law protects the pension benefits you have earned with the OPSEU Pension Plan, when your branch or unit is divested.
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Leaving Your Job
If you leave your job before retirement, your membership in the pension plan ends. You have options regarding your pension.
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Planning for Retirement
Retirement is a major life change. Preparation and planning will help with a smooth transition to this next phase of your life.
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Planning for your survivors
Your OPTrust pension provides benefits for your survivors, so it's important that you identify who you want to receive those benefits.
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