School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
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U.S. Government Shutdown Will Not Affect SERS Services
(10/1/2025) – The federal government has shut down, but SERS members and retirees can expect business as usual. Member and employer contributions will continue to be processed and benefit payments also will be processed and delivered on time.
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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.
News and Events
U.S. Government Shutdown Will Not Affect SERS Services
The federal government has shut down, but SERS members and retirees can expect business as usual. Member and employer contributions will continue to be processed and benefit payments also will be processed and delivered on time. Government services that will not…
Read MoreMonthly 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…
Read MoreBoard 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…
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