ARM Organization

What is ARM?

In 1996, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) established a new type of membership specifically for Active Retired Members (ARM). For a $50 annual fee, ARM allows retired members to remain actively involved politically and socially with their colleagues. The fee is charged by OSSTF each January. If you join ARM mid-year, the fee is waived until the following January.

 

Why join ARM?

  • Access to health, travel and dental insurance
  • Provincial mailings, including OSSTF Education Forum, Update and the Pocket Planner
  • Newsletters to inform members about pension, legal and financial matters
  • Retirement information
  • Pension information
  • Local social and other community activities
  • Stay in touch with former colleagues!
  • Access to the Edvantage Program

How to join ARM?

To join ARM, simply complete an online application form or contact the OSSTF Provincial Office at 1-800-267-7867.

If you choose to purchase an ARM health plan, you are automatically enrolled in the ARM organization. The ARM Organization Fee is waived for the rest of the calendar year in which you retire (first enrol in an ARM health plan). The $50 annual fee is then deducted annually with your January health plan premium payment.

 

ARM Chapter Contacts

Please refer to the list of ARM Chapter Contacts (PDF, 24Kb) for information on reaching your local ARM representative.

 

For more information on becoming a member of the ARM Organization, please contact the OSSTF Provincial Office at:

 

60 Mobile Drive

Toronto ON M4A 2P3

Telephone: 416-751-8300

Toll-free: 1-800-267-7867

Fax: 416-751-3394

 

OSSTF   60 Mobile Drive, Toronto, ON   M4A 2P3   1-800-267-7867  |  www.osstf.on.ca
OTIP   125 Northfield Drive West, PO Box 218 Waterloo, ON   N2J 3Z9   1-800-267-6847  |  www.otip.com