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Public pensions allow portability of benefits

August 15, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 13 Comments defined benefit plans, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Public employees who wish to change jobs throughout their careers are well-served by defined benefit pension plans, a new study

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New financial reports posted on OPERS website

August 2, 2016December 1, 2016 Michael Pramik 2 Comments CAFR, Ohio PERS, OPERS, PAFR

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has published the 2015 versions of its main financial reports, with new online availability

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OPERS survey to shape education topics

June 28, 2016 Michael Pramik 10 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System’s Education team is partnering with public employers to learn how we can help members

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Get answers about mailed documents

May 5, 2016 Michael Pramik 4 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, OPERS website

The “Got mail? Get answers” section of the OPERS website reviews some of our most-common benefit-related mailings. Use it as

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Beware of scams offering cash for your pension

April 20, 2016 Michael Pramik 3 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, pension scams, pensions

The North American Securities Administrators Association has issued an investor advisory on pension advance scams that could promise upfront cash

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OPERS offers education on many topics

March 3, 2016 Michael Pramik 8 Comments Education, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System offers a variety of educational opportunities in various formats for members, retirees and employers.

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Benefits Government Relations Pension Reform 

Legislature passes bill to assist OPERS members

January 18, 2016January 19, 2017 Michael Pramik 12 Comments House Bill 520, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio General Assembly has passed legislation that includes improving survivor benefits and facilitating contribution refunds for members of the

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Think tank’s opinion on pensions not valid

January 13, 2016 Michael Pramik 15 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Cincinnati Enquirer recently published an opinion column that incorrectly draws a bleak picture of Ohio’s pension systems. The column,

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Benefits Investments Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

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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Benefits Health Care Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

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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