Providing certainty in uncertain times
Helping to support members during COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare workers across the province have continued to work tirelessly to support our communities. We deeply appreciate everything that you have done and continue to do on the frontlines of the pandemic, and can’t thank you enough. In recognition of that and in support of all our members, we made a number of changes to ensure that our members’ pensions were protected and continued to grow.
For instance, HOOPP provided contributory service at no cost to members and their employers on unpaid emergency leaves, or within 15 weeks of an unpaid health leave during the Ontario state of emergency periods below:
- March 17 to July 24, 2020
- January 12 to February 9, 2021
- April 7 to June 2, 2021
Receiving contributory service at no cost has allowed thousands of members to continue building their pension during their eligible leaves without having any gaps in their service. HOOPP provided more than 280,000 days worth of free contributory service to members in 2020 and will continue to grant free service to eligible members for the emergency periods in 2021. Members who were granted this service in 2020 received a personalized letter from HOOPP indicating the total contributory service they earned. Those who were granted service in 2021 will receive their letter next year.
Additional changes HOOPP made to help support our members include:
- extending deadlines last year to submit the application and funds to complete a buyback, as well as the deadline for applications for disability benefits
- switching from in-person education seminars to online webcasts and pre-recorded sessions that can be accessed anytime
Thanks to our Plan’s stability and strong performance over time, we have been able to offer this additional support to members, while continuing to provide them with the pension peace of mind that they deserve.
To learn more about how HOOPP is helping members, visit our COVID-19 page.
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Providing certainty in uncertain times
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This document provides a simplified overview of HOOPP's benefits based on the terms of the HOOPP Plan Text at the time of publication. From time to time, HOOPP may amend the HOOPP Plan Text. In cases where the information provided in this document differs from that contained in the HOOPP Plan Text, the HOOPP Plan Text will govern. More details, including the full HOOPP Plan Text and a complete description of the Plan and its benefits, can be found on hoopp.com.
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