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OPERS shares financial data with Ohio Treasurer

December 17, 2015 Michael Pramik 11 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System recently shared volumes of financial data with the Ohio Treasurer in relation to the

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OPERS closed on Thanksgiving, day after

November 24, 2015 Michael Pramik 8 Comments

As a reminder to our members and retirees, the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

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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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Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions Saving for retirement 

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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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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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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Ohio PERS OPERS Pension Reform Pensions 

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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Benefits Member Services Pensions 

Review your info, preferences in online account

July 1, 2015 Michael Pramik 32 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System recently sent notices to some of our active and inactive members who have not

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