Once again this year, your Teachers’ Convention will be online. We really miss seeing your faces and answering your questions in person! However, be sure to watch for our live or pre-recorded presentations at your online convention. 

You may remember during last year’s Teachers’ Conventions we gave away five Apple Watches with our social media campaign. Well, as conventions are once again online and we aren’t incurring travel and other expenses we normally see during convention season, we’re turning those funds into another Apple Watch contest for 2022!

*For a description of the special version of ASEBP’s logo depicted above, please see the end of this article.

This February, ASEBP is proud to take part in Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the many Black communities in Canada, as well as their contributions that have significantly shaped both our province and country.

In July 2021, Homewood Health, our third-party Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, notified us that a privacy breach involving personal information related to EFAP services had occurred. At that time, it was conveyed to us that no ASEBP covered members were affected; however, following the recent completion of Homewood Health’s in-depth investigation, this has changed. 

Fostering wellness is at the core of what we do—from providing comprehensive health benefits, programs, and services to Alberta’s public education sector to creating a workplace that supports the employees who make this work possible.

We couldn’t be more grateful for our employees, who continue to share their passion and creativity every day and who have helped us earn the honour of being recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers!

We’re always working to provide our covered members with a plan that benefits them today and is there for them tomorrow. To align our benefits with ever-evolving health care practices and ensure the financial stability of our plans, we review our benefit offerings frequently. As a result of our latest review, effective January 1, 2022, the benefit changes taking place will enhance the programs, services and benefits we provide, in addition to helping covered members better support themselves and their families.

It's annual flu season, and with COVID-19 creating added complications, it’s important to be extra vigilant when it comes to protecting yourself and others, especially vulnerable populations. The most effective ways to do this is by: 

• getting your annual flu immunization  

In honour of World Teachers’ Day, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the teachers here in Alberta and across the country. Your dedication, kindness, generosity, and patience is inspiring, and is what truly makes our world a better place!

Trigger warning: this statement contains references to residential schools.

Today, September 30, 2021, marks the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day is about honouring residential school survivors and their families, acknowledging the harms caused by the residential school system, and reflecting on the significance of truth and reconciliation. It is also an opportunity to recognize the resiliency and strength of Canada’s Indigenous and Métis peoples.

If you’re turning 65, you should know that some of your retirement benefits will change. This heads-up can help you navigate the coming changes and any steps you may need to take to prepare.  

Thinking of retiring from Alberta’s education sector? Or maybe you’re already retired? We’re excited to share that our MyRetiree Plan is here for you.