Members within one year of retirement are encouraged to join us for the Retiring with SERS webinar. A webinar is an online seminar where information is presented to an audience via computer. As a participant in the SERS webinar, you will be able to listen to the webinar through your computer speakers and ask questions by typing them on your keyboard.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration can be completed by clicking the links below.
After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email that provides instructions on how to connect to the webinar on the day of the event.
In order to participate in the webinar, your computer must have sound capabilities or you will need to call in to listen to the presentation. Please note that you will be prompted to install software from GoToMeeting or upgrade your Java capability. This software is required to view our webinar. GoToMeeting requires that you have installed the latest version of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Internet Explorer (11 or higher).
You can check your computer’s compatibility using the GotoWebinar System Check.
If you experience any technical issues when logging on to the webinar, please visit this GoToMeeting page for assistance.
If you have any questions or problems registering, please email us at web@ohsers.org.
On the GoToWebinar registration page, be sure to select the webinar you want to participate in using the drop-down menu.
In-person meetings will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As much as we would like to see you in person, we want to be mindful of the infection risk presented by the virus and its impact on older adults.
Instead, this year, SERS will offer webinar meetings with a call-in option.
Two webinars also are scheduled for PrimeTime enrollees, who will be moving to the Aetna Medicare plan.
Webinar |
Date |
Start Time |
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Open Enrollment: PrimeTime to Aetna |
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
10:00 a.m. |
Register | |
Open Enrollment: General |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 |
10:00 a.m. |
Register | |
Open Enrollment: General |
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 |
2:00 p.m. |
Register | |
Open Enrollment: PrimeTime to Aetna |
Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
2:00 p.m. |
Register | |
Open Enrollment: General |
Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
10:00 a.m. |
Register |
The half-day presentation is geared toward members who are in the early to middle stage of their career covers important aspects of retirement planning: pension payment information, health care, Social Security, life transition issues, and financial planning (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
In the spring and fall, SERS holds a series of Saturday meetings in various parts of the state for active and retiring members. Members have the opportunity to ask questions of staff members and learn the latest information on retirement issues.
Although there are question-and-answer opportunities, the conferences do not provide one-on-one counseling. If you wish to receive personal retirement counseling, please make an appointment to meet with one of SERS’ counselors in Columbus. To schedule an appointment, please call toll-free 800-878-5853.
If you are unable to attend an in-person conference, you can watch the conference presentation below or visit our YouTube channel. You also have the option of participating in an online webinar; scroll to the top of this page for details.
Members within two years of retirement automatically receive notice by mail of the Retirement Conference in their area. All others interested in attending a conference can register as well, using Account Login.
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We are committed to serving the needs of our members while ensuring the safety and health of everyone, including the community at large.
We are following all state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Our main goal is to keep both our staff and you safe. All 2020 SERS events outside of the SERS office have been cancelled.
We do not want you to miss any crucial information, especially if you are planning to retire in the near future. Sign up to participate in an upcoming online webinar, which is designed for members retiring in the next two years. The links to register are at the top of this page.
You can also watch the video series below. These videos are presented at our in-person conferences.
Are you within two years of retirement and unable to attend one of our Retirement Conferences? Watch the videos included in this series to prepare for your retirement with SERS.
