Membership

Our Offer

Become a member of the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO)! Not only will you gain a voice in matters that affect OMERS retirees and seniors generally, but you'll also have access to a number of benefits. Membership is open to any retiree receiving an OMERS pension – and other government workers!

 

 

Getting started

You can become a MROO Member for a one-time fee of just $25 if you meet the criteria below for either Life, Associate, or Affiliate Membership. And your membership fee, for all membership categories, can also be waived by first enrolling in the MROO Health Insurance plan.  

After you become a member, you may attend Annual Zone Meetings, and take advantage of the various programs, information, and educational offerings available to MROO members. 

And don’t forget, the spouse or life partner of a MROO member is also eligible for a free membership. However, they must be listed on your form when you complete your application. Their membership type will be determined using the same criteria listed below. 

There are three types of MROO memberships. See below:

Life Member

A Life Member is a retired employee of a municipal government, public utility, board of education, library board, emergency service (fire, police or paramedic), Child and Family Services (CAS), conservation authority, or any other board, commission or employer specified in the OMERS Act. They must be in receipt of a pension which is, in whole or in part, paid by OMERS. 

A Life Member is eligible to run for and hold office in the Corporation. They may attend the Annual Meeting of Members and, when elections are held at Annual Zone Meetings, cast a vote for a Director in the Zone in which they reside.  

A Life Member may also view financial statements, documents and records of the Corporation as provided in the Act. 

Associate Member

Associate Members are employees of an OMERS employer and enrolled in the OMERS pension plan but, unlike a Life member, are not yet in receipt of an OMERS pension. 

An Associate Member shall have the same rights or privileges of a Life Member except that an Associate Member is not entitled to vote or hold office.

An Associate Member becomes a Life Member immediately upon retirement and must be in receipt of a pension which is, in whole or in part, paid by OMERS. There is no new or additional membership fee payable to become a Life member, but they must first notify MROO upon their retirement. 

Affiliate Member

Affiliate Members are active or retired employees from “other public sector employers,” that are not part of the OMERS pension plan, or are OMERS Retirees that have opted to receive the commuted value of their OMERS pension.

“Other public sector employers” means a government organization that is primarily funded by government in areas of service such as but not limited to health care, education (including post-secondary), public utilities and electricity, childcare, and care of senior citizens.

An Affiliate Member may attend their Annual Zone meeting, take advantage of other programs, educational opportunities, and service offerings, but shall have no other rights or privileges of a Life Member.  

Once you have completed your membership application form, your membership type will automatically be selected based upon your responses.

Apply now – it's easy!

  • Complete the online application form and submit it.
  • Include payment with your online application. You can pay with a VISA, American Express or Master Card credit card. PayPal will automatically email a receipt to the email address you provide. Please note, if you get an error message on your payment, before making another payment, please email MROO to check on the status of your payment. Email MROO at info@mroo.org.
  • You'll return to the MROO website after submitting payment where you can print your confirmation page. You'll also receive an email confirmation.

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Benefits to you

There are at least 10 Reasons Why You Should Join MROO / Dix raisons de joindre MROO.  You will: 

  • Have access to a growing list of programs and services that are geared to members' needs and interests – and help you save money.
  • Receive information you can use about important issues in retirement.
  • Be part of a unique group. MROO is the only organization speaking for OMERS retirees and working to ensure you have a better retirement.

Find out more about the benefits of joining MROO in our brochure - For a Better Retirement / Pour une Retraite Parfaite.