Member Library a useful reference
OPERS website link provides the basics, and more, about your pension system
By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
May 28, 2026 – We often receive questions through our blog about the services OPERS provides, and in many cases, the answers can already be found on our website.
Our Member Library is an online hub filled with valuable information about how your pension system works. We encourage all OPERS members and retirees to explore this resource and become familiar with the materials it offers.
Within the library, you’ll find links to key pension topics including service credit, retirement savings and the OPERS Member Handbook. You also can access information on retirement-related matters such as terminating public employment, returning to work after retirement, survivor benefits and more. Resources on the Partial Lump Sum Option Payment and income taxes are available as well.
The Member Library also serves as a central source for health care information. It includes an overview of health care basics, along with more detailed guides on medical, vision, and dental coverage, Medicare, and the Retiree Medical Account.
The page includes links to member and retiree newsletters, along with resources covering disability benefits and specialized benefits for elected officials, law enforcement members and others.
Because we update the Member Library regularly, we recommend bookmarking the page so you can easily access the latest information whenever you need it.
Michael Pramik
Michael Pramik is communication strategist for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and editor of the PERSpective blog. As an experienced business journalist, he clarifies complex pension policies and helps members make smart choices to secure their retirement.