Benefits

Minimum earnable salary amounts increase
Members must earn at least $770.77 for a full month of pension service credit By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement

Payment schedule for 2026
OPERS pays benefits on the first of each month in most cases By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Investments

OPERS records strong investment gains
Defined Benefit Fund returned 14.71% in 2025; Health Care Fund up 16.39% By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Diversification aids pension funds
Industry report highlights how investing has evolved in the 21st century By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System July
Health Care

Changes coming in health care
Legislative, industry factors expected to impact coverage, hike costs By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Nov. 20, 2025

Health care open enrollment under way
Separate dates are set up for Pre-Medicare and Medicare retirees By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Oct. 14,
Pensions

Subscribe to PERSpective
Receive email notifications of posts regarding your retirement system By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System March 12, 2026

OPERS funded level changes
System has 82 cents on hand for every dollar owed in future liabilities By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement




