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Year: 2016

Connector Health Care Ohio PERS OPERS OPERS Medicare Connector Video 

OPERS video: Open enrollment via the Connector

October 5, 2016December 2, 2016 Michael Pramik 124 Comments Ohio PERS, open enrollment, OPERS, OPERS Medicare Connector

The 2017 open enrollment season for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System officially kicks off Oct. 15. For Medicare-eligible retirees,

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Benefits Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

Report illustrates financial impact of pensions

September 21, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 0 Comment Ohio PERS, OPERS, Pensionomics, pensions NIRS

Benefits paid to Ohio’s public-sector retirees have a ripple effect that’s a boon to the state’s economy, according to a

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Pensions Withholding orders 

OPERS publishes guide for Ohio prosecutors

September 9, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 0 Comment Franklin County Prosecutor, Ohio Attorney General, Ohio PERS, OPERS, OPERS Guide for Ohio Prosecutors on Forfeiture and Restitution Withholding Orders

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is teaming up with Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien and Ohio Attorney General Mike

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Health Care Ohio PERS OPERS OPERS Medicare Connector 

Health care open enrollment dates set for 2017

September 1, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 49 Comments health care, Ohio PERS, open enrollment, OPERS, OPERS Medicare Connector

Open enrollment presents a time for retirees of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System to adjust their health care coverage.

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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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Benefits Board of Trustees Investments Pensions 

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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Pensions 

OPERS offers tips on diabetes care

July 29, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 3 Comments

We’ve been receiving many blog comments from retirees about the rising costs of health care, and several have revolved around

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Health Care Pensions 

High health care costs affect OPERS retirees

July 22, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 49 Comments health care, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Two recent articles in the Wall Street Journal highlight the growing cost of health care felt by consumers around the

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Health Care Media 

OPERS pharmacy expert interviewed on NPR

July 13, 2016 Michael Pramik 17 Comments

Brian Lehman, OPERS’ nationally recognized expert on pharmacy issues, recently was interviewed by National Public Radio on why we are

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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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