Retirees over age 65 

Should you elect to retire, you may remit your own contributions directly to the Trust Fund, providing all of the following conditions are met:

  • You live in Canada,
  • You are insured by a provincial health plan,
  • You are a Member in good standing of Local 879 at the date of your retirement,
  • You have participated in a Local 879 Trust Fund for a minimum of 5 years,
  • You are at least 65 years of age at the date of retirement, 
  • You are not employed elsewhere,
  • You notify your Local Union, the Teamsters Local 879, of your retirement within 30 days of the date of retirement, and
  • You must choose the full package of benefits available.

Termination of Coverage

Your insurance will be discontinued on the earliest of the following dates:

  • The date the insurance contract is cancelled or terminated,
  • The last day of the month in which you cease to make contributions, 
  • The date you cease to be a Member in good standing with the Union, or 
  • Your death.

 

Ontario Teamsters Benefit Trust Fund Benefit Plan Administrators Ltd.
90 Burhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300 Mississuaga, Ontario L5B 3C3