While no amount of benefits can replace a loved one, SERS offers survivor protection in the event of your premature death. Under this coverage, qualified survivors are entitled to certain benefits if you were to pass away before receiving a monthly…
The regular May Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. While the public is welcome to attend Board meetings in person, SERS continues to broadcast its Board meetings via Zoom each month. The login information for…
Today we are expressing our deepest gratitude to all our members serving as bus drivers for Ohio’s public schools. As we have continually seen, they often go beyond their duties of transporting students to and from school, field trips, sports games,…
Today we’re celebrating the heroes who don’t need capes: the school lunch staff of Ohio’s public schools! These hardworking, everyday heroes make sure their students are ready to take on the school day by providing healthy and nutritious meals. Give a…
At its 12th Annual Ohio Institutional Forum, Markets Group presented SERS’ Chief Investment Officer Farouki Majeed with the 2026 Strategy Award, a recognition given to top investment professionals who achieve excellence in investment strategy. The global organization noted that SERS’ CIO…
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…
