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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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Annual benefit statements on the way

April 6, 2016 Michael Pramik 12 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

Consider the OPERS annual benefit statement as a check point for your retirement security. The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

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Study: DB plans benefit retired women

March 18, 2016 Michael Pramik 33 Comments

Women who participate in defined benefit pension plans have higher incomes in retirement and lower poverty rates than those who

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Phone system upgrades reduce hold times

March 9, 2016 Michael Pramik 11 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

OPERS members who call us will spend less time on hold and have an easier time reaching the right customer

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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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Newspaper editorial correct on divestment issue

February 19, 2016 Michael Pramik 4 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

A recent editorial in the Columbus Dispatch urged Ohio politicians not to meddle in the investment decisions made by the

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OPERS health care director discusses HRA

February 11, 2016 Michael Pramik 55 Comments

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

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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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OPERS answers frequently asked questions

January 4, 2016September 30, 2019 Michael Pramik 292 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The OPERS Member Services center is expecting a record number of calls this month in part because of the implementation

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