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

Action required for disability recipients
Fill out online ‘E&E’ statement to avoid interruption of benefits and health care By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement

Starved for connection
Here’s how to find relief if your winter has been one of discontent By Betsy Butler, Ohio Public Employees Retirement




