Mission, Vision, Values & Beliefs
Mission
To govern the Portaplan and STF Members’ Health Plan with integrity, transparency and responsible decision-making.
Vision
To provide term life insurance and a comprehensive package of health benefits to members that is affordable, easily accessible and responsive to their needs; and to develop a well-informed, ethically responsible membership.
Values and Beliefs
Ethical Values
The Board believes that:
- all participants shall have equitable access to benefits
- benefits shall be provided for the maximum number of participants
- benefits shall reflect the ongoing and long-term resources available
- all participants shall have a right to communicate with the Board
- all participants shall have a right to be treated in a respectful and courteous manner
- all participants shall have a right to an appeal process
- the advice/opinions/suggestions of advisors, consultants, executive, Council and participants shall be considered when decisions are made
Organizational Values
The Board believes in:
- its fiduciary responsibility to participants
- effective utilization of all resources
- setting policy which ensures long-term viability and stability of the Plans
- protecting the confidentiality of participants
- regular communication with participants
- being proactive in anticipating change
- delegating and delineating responsibility where appropriate
- ongoing governance and Board evaluation
- continuous education of the Board