PERSpective

PERSpective

Insight on pensions from the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • Archive
  • Our Bloggers
  • Comments Policy
  • OPERS.ORG

Ohio PERS

Connector Health Care Ohio PERS OPERS OPERS Medicare Connector 

OneExchange to waive some fees

March 29, 2016 Michael Pramik 398 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, OPERS Medicare Connector

OneExchange is waiving Connector fees for the first three months of 2016, OPERS Health Care Director Marianne Steger says in

Read more
Member Services Pensions 

Phone system upgrades reduce hold times

March 9, 2016 Michael Pramik 11 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

OPERS members who call us will spend less time on hold and have an easier time reaching the right customer

Read more
Benefits Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

OPERS offers education on many topics

March 3, 2016 Michael Pramik 8 Comments Education, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System offers a variety of educational opportunities in various formats for members, retirees and employers.

Read more
Connector Health Care Ohio PERS OPERS OPERS Medicare Connector 

OPERS searches for Connector participants

February 22, 2016 Michael Pramik 20 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS, OPERS Medicare Connector

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is going the extra mile to locate the last of our potential Connector participants.

Read more
Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions 

Newspaper editorial correct on divestment issue

February 19, 2016 Michael Pramik 4 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

A recent editorial in the Columbus Dispatch urged Ohio politicians not to meddle in the investment decisions made by the

Read more
Connector Health Care Member Services Ohio PERS OPERS 

OPERS posts answers to HRA questions

January 20, 2016September 30, 2019 Michael Pramik 239 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

One feature of the OPERS Medicare Connector that we’ve found can confuse participants is how to be reimbursed for expenses.

Read more
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

Read more
Benefits Ohio PERS OPERS Pensions Research 

Think tank’s opinion on pensions not valid

January 13, 2016 Michael Pramik 15 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The Cincinnati Enquirer recently published an opinion column that incorrectly draws a bleak picture of Ohio’s pension systems. The column,

Read more
Health Care OPERS Medicare Connector Pensions 

OPERS answers frequently asked questions

January 4, 2016September 30, 2019 Michael Pramik 292 Comments Ohio PERS, OPERS

The OPERS Member Services center is expecting a record number of calls this month in part because of the implementation

Read more
Health Care 

‘Cadillac tax’ delayed until 2020

December 22, 2015 Michael Pramik 52 Comments Cadillac tax, Ohio PERS, OPERS

The “Cadillac tax” provision of the Affordable Care Act, which the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has targeted for repeal,

Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

Featured Video

Close

PERSpective Editor

avatar for Michael PramikMichael Pramik

Communication Strategist

Blog Authors

avatar for Betsy ButlerBetsy Butler

Knowledge & Issues Strategist

avatar for Marc TubbsMarc Tubbs

Manager - Education

Subscribe to PERSpective

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter and receive new post and other notifications.

You’ve been successfully subscribed to our newsletter!

Copyright © 2025 PERSpective. All rights reserved.