While disability coverage is a benefit no one hopes they will ever need to use, it can provide peace of mind if the road to retirement takes an unexpected turn. SERS’ eligibility requirements for disability are similar to Social Security. At…
It’s important to do an occasional financial check-in to get a clear idea of where your finances are, where you want them to be, and what changes you can make to get them there. Enter: America Saves Week. America Saves Week…
For nearly 90 years, SERS has been an important foundation in retirement for the hardworking members who serve our schools. Our utmost priority is providing you – our members and retirees – with a secure retirement while keeping the pension fund…
At the December Board meeting, Executive Director Richard Stensrud announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2026. The Board authorized Hudepohl & Associates, an executive search firm, to administer a national search for SERS’ next executive director. Click here to…
As of Friday, January 30, 2026, all 1099-R forms have been mailed. If you are an SERS benefit recipient and have not received your 1099, it will arrive in the mail soon. The form is also available through Account Login. If…
During this time of year, the to-do list items seem to keep multiplying. While there are few things to keep in mind as far as your SERS payments and benefits are concerned, we are here to help you keep it all…
Whether you’ll be celebrating Kwanzaa, Christmas, or the end of Hanukkah in the coming days, we hope it is a wonderful and peaceful time. We will close early on December 24, beginning at 12 p.m., and remain closed through Thursday, December…
To all our Education Support Professionals: from bus drivers to secretaries, custodians to classroom aides, and food service to security — we thank you for all that you do to keep Ohio’s schoolchildren healthy and safe each and every day. Happy…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the 2026 standard Medicare Part B premium will be $202.90 per month, an increase of $17.90 from $185 in 2025. Most Americans’ Part B premium is automatically deducted from their…
The federal government has shut down, but SERS members and retirees can expect business as usual. Member and employer contributions will continue to be processed and benefit payments also will be processed and delivered on time. Government services that will not…
