304.Making Sense of Your Pension, CPP, OAS and Group Benefit.

304. Making Sense of Your Pension, CPP, OAS and Group Benefit (9m) “Parents Welcome”

Facilitator: Al Cornes, BC Teachers’ Pension Plan Trustee 2022-2024 , BC Retired Teachers’ Association Pension Committee, Former BCTF Income Security Team Member, Former Assistant Executive Director BCTF, Former Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan DirectorHobbies: sing in a choir, sit on the BC Labour Heritage Centre Board, 4 grandchildren under 9.

Linda Watson, Former Chair of the BC Teachers’ Pension Board of Trustees, Pension Trustee 2000 to 2017, Former Chair of Teachers’ Pension Plan Advisory Committee , Former Local President of North Vancouver TA , Former 2nd Vice President BCTF, BCRTA Pensions Committee Chair.

· Teachers' Pension Plan—very brief summary

· Government Pension Benefits: Canada Pension, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement

· Government Health Benefits: BC Medical, Fair Pharmacare

· Non-Government Group Benefits: life insurance, dental plans, extended health benefits, travel insurance

· Assessing your insurance needs-- knowing the benefit rules-- finding alternatives- options for health care benefits

Target Audience: All

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