School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
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Board Approves Maximum COLA for 2026
(9/19/2025) – At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible benefit recipients in 2026.
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As a public employer, SERS serves many audiences beyond our members, retirees, and employers. The following resources can be used to gain greater understanding of our services, and provide transparency into our business operations.
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Monthly Benefit Payment and Direct Deposit Schedule
Your pay date for October is October 1, 2025. You receive a payment stub from SERS twice a year. You also will receive a statement if there are any changes to your monthly payment amount. 2025 Monthly Benefit Payment and Direct…
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Board Approves Maximum COLA for 2026
At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible benefit recipients in 2026. By statute, SERS’ COLA is based on the year-to-year change in the Consumer Price Index (June 2024 to June…
Read MoreEmployer Statement and Surcharge Report Available on eSERS
Both Due No Later than August 26, 2025 Employer Statement The Employer Statement includes contribution and payment detail for the 2025 fiscal year as posted through July 18, 2025. Any activity for fiscal year 2025 received after July 18, 2025, is…
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