Introducing: The Basics series, an on-demand member tool kit

At OPERS, we’re experts on pensions—and we recognize you’re the expert in your field. Let us help you direct your employees to information that may assist them during the onboarding process. Available on-demand, The Basics series was designed to boil down complex and often asked about topics and make them easier to understand. Some topics include:

  • Membership in OPERS for College Students
  • Refunding an OPERS Account
  • Disability Benefits Overview
  • Ready to Retire
  • Death of an Active OPERS Member
  • Re-employed Retirees

The Basics series library is constantly growing. If you are interested in a fact sheet, contact your dedicated employer representative by email at employeroutreach@opers.org.

It is your responsibility to be certain that OPERS has your current physical and e-mail address on file. If OPERS is not made aware of address changes, we cannot guarantee that you will receive important information pertaining to your OPERS account. This publication is written in plain language for use by public employers who are subject to coverage under the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. It is not intended as a substitute for the federal or state law, namely the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Administrative Code, or the Internal Revenue Code, nor will its interpretation prevail should a conflict arise between it and the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, or Internal Revenue Code. Rules governing the retirement system are subject to change periodically either by statute of the Ohio General Assembly, regulation of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Board, or regulation of the Internal Revenue Code. If you have questions about this material, please contact our office or seek legal advice from your attorney. OPERS is not required to provide health care coverage to retirees or their dependents and will only do so at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.