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Innovative benefits and services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of Teamsters Local 879 members, and make claims and medical assistance a whole lot easier.

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Your member benefit fund is here for you

As members of the Teamsters Local Union 879 — Ontario Teamsters Benefit Fund, you and your eligible dependents have access to a number of excellent extended benefits and services. Designed to protect the health of our union members, these programs are administered by some of Canada’s largest and most respected insurance and benefit providers. These are reputable, affordable programs that deliver excellent value while supporting the wellbeing of members and their families.

Please take a few moments to explore these programs and reach out to your union representative to review your options.

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— John McCann,
President, Teamsters
Local 879

Check out our latest apps

See how easy it is to manage your claims and get support with our online apps. You and your eligible dependents can submit claims electronically and access healthcare professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from your mobile device or desktop computer.

eClaims
Submit your receipts online, get real-time updates on the status of payments, view your claims history, and more.

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vCare on demand healthcare
Get personalized 24/7 medical support, including consultations, prescription refills and more, via secure text and video chat.

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mHealth mental healthcare
Put your mind at ease with online mental health support, including videos, podcasts, assessment tools, online therapy, and more.

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Virtual Home Delivery Pharmacy
A free medication delivery service that’s fast, easy and cost-efficient, complete with pharmacist support via chat, email, text or phone.

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Extended benefits and services

Get the healthcare you need, when you need it most. Take advantage of exclusive services provided by the best healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals in the country.

Health Care Navigation
A dedicated healthcare advocate assigned to facilitate diagnostic tests and treatments, and coach members on their journey back to health.

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Second Opinion Medical
Directing members to top specialists so they can lean on additional expertise in order to make the most informed healthcare decisions.

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Cancer Assistance
Access to Oncology nurses and other specialists with the professional expertise to help members navigate cancer diagnoses and treatments.

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Prescription Drug Savings Program
Preferred pricing from participating pharmacies based on reduced dispensing fees and lower mark-ups on medications, plus exclusive perks for union members.

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Advantages for Employers

The Ontario Teamsters Benefit Fund is a multi-employer trust fund. This type of fund allows multiple employers to participate, which increases the size of the fund and affords individual employers a variety of cost-effective benefits for their employees.

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