Member Education Center
OPERS offers a variety of educational resources for members at various stages of their career.
Select a group below to find information relevant to you.
New Members
The following educational resources will introduce you to the different features of each OPERS retirement plan so you can select a plan that best meets your retirement needs.
Active Members
Traditional Plan
OPERS offers a number of in-person education seminars, webinars and recorded presentations tailored to your specific retirement group. Refer to your annual statement to determine your group.
Combined Plan
The Combined Plan is designed with components of both a "defined benefit" plan and a "defined contribution" plan. OPERS offers targeted, educational recorded presentations so you can learn more about the different aspects of the Combined Plan.
Member-Directed Plan
OPERS offers educational, recorded presentations tailored to Member-Directed Plan participants. These online presentations cover a number of topics including investment education and the Member-Directed Retiree Medical Account.
Retired Members
OPERS offers a number of in-person education seminars, webinars and recorded presentations tailored to the specific needs of OPERS retirees.
The following educational opportunities will help you learn more about your retirement benefits including health care.