Member benefits

Find your reasons to join RTOERO today

From insurance plans to discounts, we’ve got everything you need to retire happy and make your awesome years healthy and fun. And with a free membership until you retire, there’s no reason not to join.

    Top reasons to join
    RTOERO

    RTOERO welcomes members from the broader
    education community – including early years
    professionals, teachers and those working in
    schools, school boards and post-secondary.

    Whether you are retiring this year
    or within the next 5-15 years, join
    RTOERO to cruise through retirement
    worry-free! From insurance plans to
    discounts, we’ve got everything you
    need to retire happy and make your
    awesome years healthy and fun.

    Free

  1. Free membership until you retire
  2. Free retirement planning workshops

    3. Insurance

  3. Available to any member 50+
  4. Largest non-profit health insurance in Canada for education retirees
  5. Insurance plan is owned, designed and managed by members for members
  6. Guaranteed acceptance within 60 days
  7. Group plan = security for all members
  8. No cost difference based on age
  9. Comprehensive affordable coverage
  10. Great coverage available across Canada
  11. 93-day travel coverage included at no extra cost
  12. In-depth, user-friendly insurance guide

    13. Discounts and perks

  13. 3,000+ MemberPerks® discounts
  14. Preferred partner discounts on
    products for hearing and vision care
  15. Exclusive travel discounts
  16. Save up to 40% on home/car insurance

    17. Member programs and services

  17. Bilingual service and francophone districts
  18. Events, clubs and activities in your community hosted by your peers
  19. Exclusive group and solo travel, tours and discounts
  20. Friendly walk-in service at RTOERO office
  21. Fast response time
  22. Retirement planning resources
  23. Goodwill program
  24. Support for healthy, active living

    25. Political advocacy

  25. Pension support and advocacy
  26. Government advocacy on
    key seniors’ issues
  27. Vibrant Voices advocacy campaign

    28. Community service/giving back

  28. Volunteer and leadership opportunities
  29. $100,000 annual community grant program
  30. Scholarships for family members

    31. Research

  31. RTOERO Foundation funds research
    on healthy aging
  32. Awareness campaign – social isolation

    33. Publications

  33. Renaissance – award-winning quarterly magazine
  34. Monthly e-newsletters
  35. Tax Tips – help for members
    during tax season
  36. Pocket Planner calendar

    37. Online community

  37. Connect and engage with RTOERO and other members via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn
  38. Blogs and vlogs
  39. Comprehensive resources at rtoero.ca