Benefits
Annual statements now available online
Document estimates retirement benefit, shows value of working longer By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System March 26, 2026
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
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
Answers to OPERS member questions
This month: We address required minimum distribution, health care issues By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System April 23,
A money checkup
National Financial Literacy Month highlights pathways toward smart decisions By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System April 16, 2026