The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) is committed to serving the needs of our members, retirees, and employers while working to protect the safety and health of everyone including the community at large. We are following all state and…
In accordance with Governor DeWine’s stay-at-home directive, the April Board meeting and sustainability session are cancelled. The May sustainability session is scheduled for May 20, and the regular Board meeting is scheduled for May 21. Dates and times may be adjusted…
It seems that whenever there is a crisis, scammers are quick to follow. Unfortunately, today’s coronavirus pandemic is no different. The Ohio Department of Health, Attorney General Dave Yost, and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield want you to be…
SERS members do not pay into Social Security, so some may be wondering if they qualify for the new Coronavirus Relief Bill, or CARES Act, which President Trump signed into law on Friday. The answer is yes. Everyone in the U.S….
The good news for SERS benefit recipients is that stock market declines do not affect benefit amounts. All benefit payments are being processed as usual and will be delivered on time. Under current Ohio law, once you retire your pension is…
From time to time, SERS is made aware that financial planning and health care organizations solicit SERS members to attend group seminars or schedule individual meetings to discuss SERS benefits. Please note that the organizations that promote these outreach programs are…
Social Security offices have temporarily suspended in-person assistance. Until offices reopen to visitors, here are other ways to complete your Medicare enrollment. Auto Enrollment in Medicare If you are receiving a Social Security check prior to your 65th birthday, Medicare Part…
Your pay date for April is April 1, 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…
COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has changed the way we go about our daily lives, and there is no shortage on advice for being cautious or prepared. Some articles suggest having prescription medications on hand in case you are homebound. Express…
SERS is committed to serving the needs of our employers while ensuring the safety and health of everyone, including the community at large. We are following all state and federal guidelines regarding the coronavirus. Although the Governor has ordered all Ohio…
