March 23, 2020
(March 23, 2020) PERI has received a number of calls from members concerned that with the current economic uncertainty and shelter-in-place orders that OPERS’ benefit payments […]
March 23, 2020
(March 23, 2020) As you are likely aware, the Federal Government is rushing a $1.5 trillion three phase emergency plan through Congress to rescue the economy […]
March 18, 2020
(March 18, 2020) In the wake of the spread of the Coronavirus, (Covid-19) OPERS has plans in place to continue operations and provide services. In some […]
March 13, 2020
(March 13, 2020) In light of recent decisions made this week by our elected and public health officials to protect citizens from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), PERI […]
March 11, 2020
(March 11, 2020) As most retirees are likely aware by now, they are vulnerable to uncertain outcomes if exposed to the Coronavirus, especially if suffering from […]
January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020 This morning we received a warning from one of our members about a call she received from “VIA Benefits” asking for information to […]
December 3, 2019
(December 2, 2019) At its most recent board meeting on November 26th, the PERI Board of Trustees voted to support Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government […]
August 29, 2019
(August 29, 2019) Many members have asked for more information about the various packages that OPERS is considering that would affect health care and COLA. To […]
August 23, 2019
(August 23, 2019) After multiple meetings over many months with OPERS senior staff and leadership, PERI has decided to take action designed to support the long […]
July 12, 2019
(July 12, 2019) Since January, the OPERS board and staff have been meeting monthly to discuss the state of the Health Care Fund and what steps […]
OPERS News
- Saving for retirement in focus October 15, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Financial reports chart progress September 29, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Open enrollment draws near September 15, 2020 Michael Pramik
- OPERS announces 2021 cost-of-living adjustment September 4, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Members rely on OPERS’ dental, vision coverage May 29, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Life insurance available to members May 11, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Retirees can qualify for federal stimulus April 1, 2020 Matt Overturf
- Be wary of coronavirus scams March 27, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Action required for disability recipients February 18, 2020 Michael Pramik
- Member-to-retiree ratio keeps declining January 30, 2020 Betsy Butler