{"id":1222,"date":"2025-06-04T15:07:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T21:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/?page_id=1222"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:32:54","slug":"group-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/index.php\/group-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NewWebsite_Page_Hbenefits_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NewWebsite_Page_Hbenefits_2025.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NewWebsite_Page_Hbenefits_2025-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NewWebsite_Page_Hbenefits_2025-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NewWebsite_Page_Hbenefits_2025-600x409.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Health Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a number of health benefits provided by MTS alone or in conjunction with some local associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following benefit information is a summary of employee benefit plans which may be applicable to employment in your Division. Note that benefit plans may vary by division, and where practicable, this has been noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsebp.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extended Health Plans, Group Dental Plans &amp; Group Life Insurance<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/index.php\/pension-retirement\/\">Pension Information<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/index.php\/deferred-salary-leave-plan\/\">Deferred Salary Leave Plan<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions regarding MTS Group Benefits please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dan Turner, Benefit Plans and Programs Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 204-831-3050 and Toll Free, 1-866-494-5747<br>Email: <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:dturner@mbteach.org\">dturner@mbteach.org<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sarah Th\u00e9, Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 204-934-0388<br>Email: <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:sthe@mbteach.org\">sthe@mbteach.org<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Blue Cross Coverage for Substitutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substitute teachers in Manitoba can access a wide variety of health and dental benefits through Manitoba Blue Cross. To apply for coverage and find out more see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Substitute-Teachers-Plan-Rates-2026-0401-FILLABLE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substitute Teachers\u2019 Plan Rates<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SubstituteTeacher_PlanProvisions_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substitute Teachers\u2019 Plan Provisions<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SubstituteTeacher_PlanApplication_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substitute Teachers\u2019 Plan Application Form<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Canada Life \u2013 MTS Members Portable Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member of The Manitoba Teacher\u2019s Society, you have access to Canada Life\u2019s Portable Benefits through your group benefits plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Portable Benefits, you can add life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) and critical illness coverage to your plan. You can apply for this coverage and keep it even after you leave your job. Your rates can be less than you\u2019d pay for individual coverage, helping you save while keeping you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick your products. Choose optional insurance that will best suit the needs of you and your family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible payment. Flexible payment options include credit card and pre-authorized debit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freedom_to_choose_Feb2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Benefits Brochure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbteach.org\/mtscms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freedom_to_choose_Feb2024_FR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Benefits Brochure French<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Find the Coverage that Suits You<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about your current, mandatory life insurance or voluntary AD&amp;D coverage, contact your employer. A Canada Life member guide can help find out how much coverage would help meet your needs. And now that you have access to critical illness coverage, they can help you with that, too. Connect with them to learn more about Portable Benefits\u2019 flexible options, get a quote and enrol at your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/CanadaLife_pmgs_MTS@769372677.onmicrosoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule an appointment<\/a><\/em><\/strong> or call 1-844-545-0085, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health Benefits There are a number of health benefits provided by MTS alone or in conjunction with some local associations. 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