School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
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Benefit Recipients with Benefit Effective Date Prior to April 1, 2018, to Receive 0.5% COLA
(9/23/2020) – At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 0.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible retirees and beneficiaries in 2021.
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As a public employer, SERS serves many audiences beyond our members, retirees, and employers. The following resources can be used to gain greater understanding of our services, and provide transparency into our business operations.
News and Events
Monthly Benefit Payment and Direct Deposit Schedule
Your pay date for November is October 30, 2020. Your payment is deposited into your bank account on the first day of each month, unless the first day falls on a weekend or holiday; then, it is deposited on the previous…
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Ohio Deferred Compensation Conducting Webinars This Week
Financial security should be everyone’s goal in retirement. Your pension provides a good base, however it should not be your only source of income. Investing is a good place to start. While building your portfolio can be intimidating, Ohio Deferred Compensation…
Read MoreBenefit Recipients with Benefit Effective Date Prior to April 1, 2018, to Receive 0.5% COLA
At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 0.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible retirees and beneficiaries in 2021. Previously, COLAs were suspended from 2018 through 2020. As a result of HB 49, passed in 2017, the…
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