Benefits

Minimum earnable salary amount increases
Members must earn at least $734.07 for a full month of pension service credit By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement

OPERS’ rules for poll workers
Election services by retirees OK under certain circumstances By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Oct. 3, 2024 –
Investments

OPERS investment funds top assumed rates
Defined Benefit Fund returned 8.93% in 2024; Health Care Fund up 10.01% By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS rolls out actively managed funds
Options increase for those in our Member-Directed, Combined funds By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Sept. 5, 2024
Health Care

How to plan for important changes
Life Events section of OPERS website can help you make the best choices By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement

Medicare lowering Part B premium
Annual Part B deductible also being reduced in 2023, CMS says By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Oct.
Pensions

Beware of tax scams
Return season is here; take these steps to safeguard your money By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Feb.

WEP, GPO update
Social Security says it’s now taking first-time applications over the phone By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Feb.