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Starting July 1, 2025, members of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) can access RTOERO’s top-rated Entente Group Insurance Program through a new partnership. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to serving the education community and supporting those in leadership roles through meaningful benefits.
“This partnership is grounded in our belief in a better future – together,” says John Cappelletti, Chair of RTOERO. “It’s about strengthening the well-being of those we serve and building connections to support the common good.”
As part of the agreement, active OCSTA members who apply by Aug. 31, 2025, will be accepted into the plan without a medical questionnaire. After that date, guaranteed acceptance will continue for those already enrolled in a group insurance plan. Members applying without existing group coverage will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire.
The Entente program includes extended health care with comprehensive travel coverage. Members have flexible options to add dental and hospital coverage, and they can choose between single, couple and family coverage.
OCSTA members who join also become RTOERO members and receive all membership benefits, including social activities, scholarships, community grant programs, leadership and community-building roles, learning content, advocacy platform, and curated discounts and perks.
This new partnership follows a significant milestone for RTOERO. Earlier this year, the Board of Directors approved a name change for the organization: as of Jan. 1, 2026, RTOERO will become Entente Education Canada.
“Entente is a bilingual word that speaks to agreement, understanding and shared purpose,” says Jim Grieve, CEO of RTOERO. “It reflects who we are and where we’re headed. It’s rooted in our belief that meaningful progress happens when we move forward together. Agreements like this one with OCSTA demonstrate the power of collaboration to support the well-being of individuals while strengthening community overall.”
RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community. With more than 86,000 members in 51 districts across Canada, RTOERO is the largest national provider of non-profit group health benefits for education workers and retirees. Membership is open to individuals working in or retired from the education sector across Canada, as well as their immediate family. RTOERO is committed to creating a better future, together.
The Entente Group Insurance Program, RTOERO’s most highly rated member benefit, offers comprehensive health, dental, and travel coverage. The plan is offered on a non-profit basis and governed by members to ensure exceptional value and service. Learn more about how organizations can have access to the Entente insurance program for their members or employees. In January 2026, RTOERO becomes Entente Education Canada, and the insurance program will be called Entente Plus – learn about this change.
The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association represents all Catholic school boards in Ontario and advocates for excellence in publicly funded Catholic education. Its members are elected trustees who serve their communities with a focus on faith-based leadership, equity and student success.
