Welcome to TEIBAS’s The Wire. This blog is a one-stop shop for you, our members, whether you want more information on your pension and/or benefit plans, you’re looking to explore retirement planning tools, or want to keep up with TEIBAS — this blog is for you! As members of IBEW Local 353 you are enrolled in the IBEW Local 353 Pension and Benefits Plans. Here at TEIBAS, we administer those plans. We are a small organization with a dedicated and caring team that strives for excellence in delivering the best member experience possible.
Men’s Health Month
Celebrate Men’s Health Month this June with TEIBAS. Canada’s Men’s Health Month is an important reminder to men that we know, of all ages and backgrounds, that their health matters. Whether it’s you, your spouse, a brother or friend, this…
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Motor Vehicle Accidents – Make Sure You’re Sufficiently Covered
When it comes time to renew your car insurance, you may be looking for ways to save money on your insurance premiums. Before making any changes to your insurance, make sure you understand what your IBEW Local 353 Benefit Plan…
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Saving for a Rainy Day
Most of us get used to our financial routines or commitments, until life hands us a “rainy day”. It’s those unexpected financial surprises we need to be ready for and a rainy day fund helps us do just that. A…
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Mental Wellness in Retirement
Mental wellness in retirement is all about adjusting to a new chapter of your life. You have a new license on life! You suddenly have a lot more free time and less day-to-day stress. However, some members say it can…
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Fifth Stop — Life, Critical Illness and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurances
Unforeseen roadblocks can pop up when you least expect it on the road of life. When those roadblocks are accidents or illnesses, it’s good to know you have extra protection as an IBEW Local 353 member. Eligible IBEW Local 353…
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Fourth Stop — Dental, Vision & Prescription Drugs
Stay up-to-date on maintenance of yourself! When you think of benefits, dental, vision and prescription drugs are probably what come to mind first. These all have coverage under the Benefit Plan. Dental benefits cover regular maintenance and a lot more. Dental benefits have a per person annual combined maximum payable each year, and some services have a lifetime maximum. Watch a…
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Third Stop — Mental Wellness
Stay ahead of the twists and turns on the road trip of your life. In the same way you take care of your physical wellness, it’s important to take care of your mental wellness, too. The IBEW Local 353 Benefit…
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Second Stop — Paramedical Practitioners
Your next stop on your road trip through the IBEW Local 353 Benefit Plan is paramedical practitioners. You might not know off-the-top what paramedical is – but if you’ve ever needed physio, or seen a registered massage therapist, then you’ve…
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Getting on the Road with your IBEW Local 353 Benefit Plan — First stop
Getting you on the road to life with your IBEW Local 353 Benefit Plan, one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the Ontario construction industry. This Plan covers you, your eligible spouse and your dependents. As a member of…
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Nutrition Month – Nourish to Flourish
March is nutrition month in Canada and this year’s theme is Nourish to Flourish! Nutrition and food do more than just keep us healthy, they bring us together, support our mental health, while giving us fuel to live a full…
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