COVID-19 vaccines will be given to U.S. residents at no cost. However, vaccination providers can charge an administration fee for giving someone the shot. If you are enrolled in a SERS health care plan, the vaccine and administration fees are covered….
From time to time, SERS is notified of suspicious calls where the caller states they are contacting the member or retiree on behalf of SERS or to discuss SERS benefits. While SERS may occasionally call you regarding your account, we ask…
The Annual Financial Report contains detailed information about SERS’ financial operations, which include major initiatives and highlights, investments, and funding for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR) is an overview of…
SERS has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to transparency, accountability, and trust through its public access of financial reports, availability of investment information, and reporting of its monthly Board meetings. As a responsible steward of SERS’ assets, the System continually looks for…
As we mentioned in our September 23 story and latest issue of Retiree Focus, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 0.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees and beneficiaries in 2021. Previously, COLAs were suspended from 2018 through 2020. You…
Medicare has announced the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $148.50 in 2021, an increase of $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020.
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…
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…
If you follow Ohio politics closely, you’ve probably seen Ohio senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman talking about the need to financially stabilize private multiemployer pension funds. Both Ohio senators serve on the Join Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension…
Have you received your Economic Impact Payment yet? If not, you may be considered a “non-filer.” You are a non-filer if: Your income is less than $12,200 You’re married filing jointly and together your income is less than $24,400 You have…
