Understanding OTIP/EWBT/RTIP

Coverage

🧘‍♀️ Why OTIP/EWBT?RTIP Covers This Program

As an educator - or retired educator - insured through the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), CUPE Education Workers Benefit Trust (EWBT), or the Retired Teachers Insurance Plan (RTIP),* you have access to mental health benefits that include psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist.

This retreat is thoughtfully designed to support your emotional well-being, reduce stress, and promote overall mental wellness — all of which qualify under OTIP's, EWBT’s, or RTIPs* extended health coverage.

💸 How It Works

  • On a bi-weekly basis, you will be invoiced: $167 by Thrive Canada, referencing a group program led by Helen Scott, RP (CRPO #18813, qualifying)

This invoice is fully reimbursable through your OTIP/ EWBT/ RTIP plan as a mental health service. Many teachers receive their reimbursement within 1 week of submission.

📄 About the Invoice

You will receive a formal invoice from:

Helen Scott, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario #18813
Includes: Service date, provider details, amount, and session description

This meets the requirements of your extended health benefits plans, including OTIP, EWTB, RTIP.

🧾 Submitting Your Claim

You can submit your invoice:

  • Through the OTIP/EWBT/ RTIP online portal

  • Or by mailing it with your claim form

Tip: Ontario teacher’s and education workers’ plans offer $1000+ per year for psychotherapy services.

* Most RTIP plans offer mental health coverage, but it is possible to opt out of this invoice. Please call your insurance provider to ensure that you have coverage. If you have any questions or need support, email us at helen.scott@thrive-canada.com