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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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Update: Medicare rate increase lower than estimates

November 16, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 21 Comments Medicare, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced it will increase 2017 Part B premiums for most OPERS members

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Retirement security week stresses planning

October 18, 2016November 23, 2016 Michael Pramik 3 Comments National Retirement Security Week, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Ohio Deferred Compensation is holding free webinars on various retirement planning topics to recognize National Retirement Security Week. Public employees

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OPERS video: Investments drive our success

October 12, 2016January 25, 2017 Michael Pramik 9 Comments investments, Ohio PERS, OPERS

Two-thirds of our income comes from skillful money management

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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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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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