Tips for the Connector enrollment call
Enrollment appointments begin Oct. 5 for participants in the OPERS Medicare Connector. We’d like to offer a few pointers for
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‘Checkbook’ review to follow health care initiative
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is committed to evaluating the online checkbook initiative proposed by the Ohio Treasurer’s office,
Read moreHedge funds key piece of OPERS portfolio
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has a well-diversified investment portfolio. In addition to traditional investments such as stocks and
Read moreShafer selected as chief investment officer
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has selected Richard D. Shafer as Chief Investment Officer. Shafer had been serving as
Read moreConnector prep session available online
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and OneExchange representatives are conducting seminars to help retirees transition to the OPERS Medicare Connector.
Read moreMany Ohioans not prepared for retirement
Fewer than half of Ohioans have a retirement plan where they work, making retirement security a risky proposition for younger
Read moreOPERS to recognize same-sex marriages
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System will recognize same-sex marriages in accordance with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling stating
Read morePension redesign having its intended effect
Occasionally we see misinformation about public pension systems in general, and the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System in particular. When
Read moreCost of switching to DC plans can be high
Switching from a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan can be a costly proposition for a retirement system,
Read moreOPERS making changes to DC plans
While the primary retirement plan for members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is a defined benefit pension, OPERS
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