Online account videos added
New series helps members, retirees, make better use of OPERS services
By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
July 18, 2018 – OPERS members and retirees can use their online account to stay in touch with us, apply for retirement and update their personal information.
We published an OPERS Essentials video in March that provides an overview of the OPERS online account. Now, we’re introducing three helpful videos that detail various aspects of the online account:
- Updating personal information: This video walks you through the steps in providing or updating info such as your address or phone number.
- Selecting beneficiaries: Here, you’ll learn how to name someone as your OPERS beneficiary, or change beneficiaries.
- Using the OPERS Benefit Estimator: This video shows you how to forecast what your pension will be when you retire.
The OPERS online account video series is designed to help our members and retirees better understand and make use of their retirement system. We’ll be adding more titles during the coming months. You can view all of the OPERS Essentials videos on our YouTube channel.
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.
I read all your e-mails. Keep them coming. I would like to set up an account on line. How do I do it.
Thank you for all your help and info. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Carol. You can set up your online account on the OPERS website. Go to opers.org and click on the Member Login button on the top right side. Click on the ‘Need an Account?’ button and follow the instructions. You’ll need your OPERS ID and Social Security numbers. If you need help, please call us at 1-800-222-7377.
Julie, OPERS
How long does it take for plop amount released. My 90 days are up Sunday the 19 of august.
A PLOP is issued no sooner than 90 days after your first monthly benefit, and is typically received the first business day after the 90 days are up. Please call us at 1-800-222-7377 if you want to know the specific day your benefit will be deposited.
Julie, OPERS