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Shafer selected as chief investment officer

September 3, 2015 Michael Pramik 1 Comment investments, OPERS; Ohio PERS, Rick Shafer

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has selected Richard D. Shafer as Chief Investment Officer. Shafer had been serving as

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How ‘non-qualifiers’ can gain Connector coverage

September 1, 2015 Michael Pramik 37 Comments

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has released the latest health care chat with OPERS Health Care Director Marianne Steger. This

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Connector prep session available online

August 12, 2015 Michael Pramik 26 Comments Connector, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and OneExchange representatives are conducting seminars to help retirees transition to the OPERS Medicare Connector.

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Many Ohioans not prepared for retirement

August 6, 2015 Michael Pramik 0 Comment Ohio, Ohio PERS, saving for retirement

Fewer than half of Ohioans have a retirement plan where they work, making retirement security a risky proposition for younger

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OPERS delegation backs exemption from excise tax

July 30, 2015 Michael Pramik 21 Comments Cadillac tax, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is evaluating the impact of the Cadillac tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act

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Annual reports contain vital information

July 23, 2015 Michael Pramik 1 Comment OPERS Ohio PERS 2014 CAFR 2014 PAFR

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has published the 2014 versions of its main financial reports. The 2014 Comprehensive Annual

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OPERS to recognize same-sex marriages

July 20, 2015 Michael Pramik 8 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System will recognize same-sex marriages in accordance with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling stating

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Health Care 

Video highlights under-65 health care

July 15, 2015 Michael Pramik 34 Comments health care under 65, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has released the July health care chat with OPERS Health Care Director Marianne Steger. This

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OPERS benefits and taxes

July 7, 2015 Michael Pramik 18 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, Taxes

One of the recurring topics of concern to OPERS retirees and benefits recipients is how to manage their taxes. While

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Pension redesign having its intended effect

July 2, 2015 Michael Pramik 16 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, pension reform

Occasionally we see misinformation about public pension systems in general, and the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System in particular. When

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