School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
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About SERSFeatured News
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
(1/6/2024) – On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which affected more than 3 million public workers. These provisions had been in effect since 1983.
We will provide more details on our website as they become available.
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RESOURCES
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.
News and Events
New Definition of Compensation Effective July 1, 2025
New Definition of Compensation Effective July 1, 2025 At the November 2024 Board Meeting, the Board adopted a new definition of compensation, which will be effective July 1, 2025. The new administrative rule 3309-1-02 sets forth an expanded definition of SERS-covered…
Read MoreEmployer 101 Workshops This Spring
The Employer Outreach team is hitting the road this March and April. The Employer 101 Workshop will cover important topics including: membership, compensation, contribution reporting, payments, and annual processes. The registration fee for the workshop is $30. This fee is non-refundable….
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. The Social Security Fairness Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which affected more than 3 million public workers. These…
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