Pension Information Sessions
OPTrust’s pension information sessions are a great way to learn more about your pension plan - directly from an OPTrust representative through live video sessions or recorded webinar.
You've worked hard to save for your pension and now it's time to enjoy it. But first a few things to get you retirement ready.
Attend a live webinar session or watch the pre-recorded webinar
Learn how to qualify for insured benefits and the health coverage plans offered by the Government of Ontario.
Attend a live webinar session or watch the pre-recorded webinar
Your OPTrust pension provides benefits for your survivors. If you identify who you want to receive those benefits, OPTrust can administer payment of your survivor’s benefits according to your wishes.
This short video explains who is eligible to receive your survivor benefits.
If you retire before age 65, the OPSEU Pension Plan provides you with a CPP bridge benefit until the month in which you turn 65.
The bridge benefit is truly that – a bridge for the gap between early retirement and the age you are eligible to begin receiving your full CPP pension. We encourage you to watch the video.
Are you a new OPTrust member? Have you taken an unpaid leave of absence recently? If so, applying to buy back pension service in the Plan could be one of the best financial decisions you can make.
This short video explains how eligible periods of past service can increase the value of your pension.