Members' Overview

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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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Leave of Absence Buybacks

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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Temporary Part-Time Work Arrangements

Effective February 1, 2022, members of the OPSEU Pension Plan will earn full pension service if they enter into an arrangement with their employer to temporarily reduce their regular working hours.
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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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