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

  • Free membership until you retire
  • Free retirement planning workshops

Insurance

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

Discounts and perks

  • 3,000+ MemberPerks® discounts
  • Preferred partner discounts on
    products for hearing and vision care
  • Exclusive travel discounts
  • Exclusive home and car insurance savings and enhanced coverages
  • Exclusive savings with TELUS (cellphones, rate plans, high-speed internet, SmartHome Security, health solutions and more)

Member programs and services

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

Political advocacy

  • Pension support and advocacy
  • Government advocacy on
    key seniors’ issues
  • Vibrant Voices advocacy campaign

Community service/giving back

  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities
  • $100,000 annual community grant program
  • Scholarships for family members

Research

  • RTOERO Foundation funds research
    on healthy aging
  • Awareness campaign – social isolation

Publications

  • Renaissance – award-winning quarterly magazine
  • Monthly e-newsletters
  • Tax Tips – help for members
    during tax season
  • Pocket Planner calendar

Online community

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