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.
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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Plan for Tomorrow Today – Pension Awareness Day 2026
Plan early and retire confidently! Celebrate Pension Awareness Day with TEIBAS. Thursday, February 19, 2026, is Pension Awareness Day, an initiative launched in 2023 by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario https://www.fsrao.ca/pensionawareness. The initiative helps people better understand the…
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What are Reasonable and Customary Limits?
What are reasonable and customary limits? Reasonable and customary limits represent the maximum amount that Canada Life will reimburse for a specific product or service under your benefit plan. These limits are based on the average cost of the product…
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Saving For Retirement
Whether you’re just starting off your career with the IBEW Local 353 or you have a few years under your belt, it’s never too early to think about saving for retirement. As you move through different stages of your career,…
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End of Year Checklist
Use our TEIBAS end of year checklist to review your priorities and prepare for a fresh and exciting New Year. Get ready for 2026 by reflecting on 2025 and checking off the items on your end of year checklist below:…
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Financial Literacy Month
Financial Literacy Month happens every November in Canada. This year’s theme is “Talk Money”- a call to action to encourage open conversations about money across Canada, breaking down the stigma that often surrounds financial discussions. Talking about money with others…
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