We are seeking candidates to fill the position of District 7 Representative. District 7 includes the following counties: Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto and […]
You likely received a mailing recently from former PERI Administrator, Bill Winegarner, asking you to join his newly created group, POP-5. Despite what he may be […]
Monday, September 26 Crowne Plaza Hotel • 6500 Doubletree Avenue • Columbus, Ohio 43229 You are invited to join us for the PERI Annual Meeting which […]
After a hot summer, we identify autumn by bountiful harvests, the colorful foliage on the trees and the cooler morning temperatures. Fall is also when we […]
The legislature has recessed for the summer and it is anticipated that hearings on certain legislative proposals will resume in late September. What follows is an […]
Urgent Legislative Alert (PERI State Office – October 26, 2017) Ohio public sector retirees may be faced with a significant increase in their Medicare Part B […]
Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) is proud to be the new benefits provider for the Public Employee Retirees, Inc. AMBA is a full-service agency focused on […]
Attention all members, PERI mailed out your 2017 membership renewal the week of November 14th. Please be aware that we are using our new logo and refreshed application. […]
Today the OPERS Board of Trustees approved a plan that will provide financial assistance for healthcare to surviving spouses whose income is at or below 100% […]
Ballots to vote on the 2018 slate of PERI officers and changes to the constitution were included in the 3rd Quarter PERI Perspectives Newsletter that was […]
To members concerned about getting their COLA surveys back to OPERS by the September 8th deadline, OPERS has extended the COLA survey deadline to Friday, Sept. 15. […]
The 2017 Annual Meeting Reservation deadline has been extended until September 22nd. A reservation form can be found in your 3rd Quarter PERI Perspectives newsletter. If […]
It is with sadness that we announce that Thomas George, PERI Treasurer, has passed away. Tom dedicated much of his time serving public employee retirees […]
After two meetings with OPERS Executive Director Karen Carraher, it appears OPERS is resolute in its desire to improve its funding status with modifications to the […]
Several months ago, the PERI Board of Trustees had a thorough discussion regarding the so-called Drug Price Relief Act. We reached out to both campaigns to […]
The ballots have been counted and by substantial margins, PERI members have approved changes to the PERI constitution and the election of officers who will lead […]
Open Enrollment begins on October 15 through December 7th, so you will see an increase in material relating to insurance arriving in the mail. Many members […]
(October 19, 2017) Yesterday the OPERS Board of Trustees voted to adopt a number of changes to cost of living adjustments (COLA) that impact both actives […]
(October 25, 2017) The PERI Board of Trustees met yesterday to discuss OPERS recent approval to cap retiree’s COLA at actual CPI not to exceed 2.25%. […]
(December 7, 2017) Yesterday the House Committee on Aging and Long Term Care heard sponsor testimony on HB 413, the bill to reduce retirees’ COLA from […]
(December 14, 2017) Yesterday, the Ohio House Committee on Aging and Long Term Care heard proponent testimony from OPERS Executive Director Karen Carraher on why she […]