August 31, 2016
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 […]
August 31, 2016
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 […]
August 31, 2016
Monday, September 26 Crowne Plaza Hotel • 6500 Doubletree Avenue • Columbus, Ohio 43229 You are invited to join us for the PERI Annual Meeting which […]
September 6, 2016
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 […]
September 7, 2016
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 […]
October 26, 2016
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 […]
November 14, 2016
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 […]
November 27, 2016
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. […]
February 15, 2017
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% […]
August 8, 2017
PERI is aware of the proposal by OPERS to make changes to the cost of living adjustment (COLA). While we are not happy with this development, […]
August 24, 2017
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 […]
September 1, 2017
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. […]
September 13, 2017
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 […]
September 15, 2017
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 […]
September 25, 2017
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 […]
September 29, 2017
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 […]
October 10, 2017
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 […]
October 13, 2017
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
(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
(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%. […]
November 6, 2017
(November 7, 2017) PERI is in the process of talking with key legislators to ensure that no changes are made to reduce COLA payments for retirees. […]
November 9, 2017
(November 9, 2017) John William Maurer passed away on November 5, 2017. He was born in Joliet, IL on September 11, 1941 to the late John […]
November 22, 2017
(November 22, 2017) Here is the latest update on the COLA issue and HB 413, the bill introduced in the House of Representatives to enact changes […]
December 8, 2017
(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
(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 […]