Joining the Plan

Who is Eligible

Teachers receiving Salary while employed under a teaching contract with a Plan employer automatically participate in the Plan.

Participation is not permitted for:

• substitute teachers while employed as substitute teachers. (Substitute service can be purchased at a later date. See Purchasing Service.)
• those currently receiving an ATRF pension
• teachers after the end of the calendar year in which they turn 71 years of age.

Information Update Form

You are required to complete an Information Update Form when you begin contributing to the Plan. This form provides ATRF with basic information such as your address, phone number, email address, and the name of your spouse/pension partner. 

Designating a Beneficiary Form

You are required to complete a Designating a Beneficiary Form in order to designate a beneficiary, or beneficiaries, who would be entitled to a benefit in the event of your death before your pension commences. NOTE: The individual(s) you designate must be someone other than your spouse/pension partner.

Both forms can be downloaded from our website or obtained from your employer or ATRF.