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OPERS seeks reform of windfall provision

May 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Michael Pramik 50 Comments

We’re asking Congress to pursue a solution that will help our members By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

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Government Relations Social Security 

New bill proposes changes to WEP

November 29, 2018July 31, 2019 WPAdmin 239 Comments House bill 6933, Ohio PERS, OPERS, Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision, WEP

Legislation pending in U.S. House would provide monthly payments

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Government Relations 

Consequences of the midterms

November 27, 2018 WPAdmin 7 Comments Ohio Congressional delegation, Ohio House Ohio Senate, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Here’s a look at how this year’s election results could affect OPERS By Christopher Collins, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

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Government Relations Health Care 

OPERS comments on drug proposal

September 25, 2018July 31, 2019 WPAdmin 4 Comments Government Relations, health care, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Competition, transparency key to lowering prescription costs

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Government Relations OPERS OPERS Medicare Connector 

OPERS eyes tax reform

January 4, 2018July 31, 2019 WPAdmin 19 Comments Government Relations, Ohio PERS, OPERS, tax cuts

Pension fund works to keep changes out of legislation

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Government Relations 

Government Relations team works for members

January 25, 2017July 31, 2019 WPAdmin 13 Comments Government Relations, OPERS

OPERS conducts issues advocacy at both state and federal levels

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Government Relations Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

Ohio House passes bill to assist OPERS members

November 18, 2016January 20, 2017 Michael Pramik 15 Comments Ohio House Bill 520, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio House has passed legislation that would improve survivor benefits and facilitate contribution refunds for members of the Ohio

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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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Government Relations Ohio PERS OPERS 

‘Checkbook’ review to follow health care initiative

September 25, 2015 Michael Pramik 19 Comments Ohio, Ohio PERS, OpenCheckbook.com

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is committed to evaluating the online checkbook initiative proposed by the Ohio Treasurer’s office,

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Report: Public pensions a bargain for taxpayers

October 30, 2014 Michael Pramik 2 Comments Callan Associates, Ohio PERS, OPERS, pension research, pensions

The investment consulting firm Callan Associates has published an enlightening set of discussion topics that present well-researched facts about the

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