OPERS has developed a Retirement Planner to allow Traditional Pension Plan members eligible to retire on or before January 7, 2018 (Group A) to estimate pension and health care costs at different retirement dates.

OPERS is offering you the opportunity to view a recorded presentation designed to help you read and understand your Form 1099-R.

In accordance with IRS regulations January benefit payments cannot be made in December. Since January 1st is a holiday, the January benefit will not be posted to your accounts until 1/2/14.

Revised December 2013

In September 2012, the Ohio Legislature approved changes to the OPERS pension plan. At the same time, OPERS made changes to its health care plan for retirees.

Latest update: June 10.

A series of videos explaining the major changes that are upcoming to pension benefits and the OPERS health care plan. Latest update: June 4.

Act now to complete a service purchase at current cost.

Retirement fairs to prepare for retirement and also hear about health care and pension changes.