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…
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…
Ballots for the retiree-member seat, with a term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending July 1, 2024, were counted on March 3. The ballot counting process was observed by representatives of the Attorney General’s office and the Auditor of State’s office….
Account Login is your personal resource tool to manage your account with SERS. With Account Login, you can: Update your personal information, including address, beneficiary, direct deposit, and tax withholding View your account balance and service credit Run retirement estimates Access…
Do you have enough money set aside for your child’s education? What about unexpected expenses, such as car repairs or medical bills? Are you contributing to a supplemental retirement plan such as Ohio Deferred Compensation? If you answered no to any…
SERS sends some valuable information via email, including invitations to events in your area, such as remote counseling seminars or retirement conferences – but only if we have a valid email address on file for you. You can verify that we…
Spring is a great time to organize your house – and your finances. In the spring and fall, SERS holds a series of Saturday meetings in various parts of the state for active and retiring members. Members have the opportunity to…
You may have heard of or even been subject to Social Security scams via the phone, but the Inspector General of Social Security warns of a twist on these scams. Perpetrators are now targeting victims via email. Victims have reported receiving…
All 1099-R forms have been mailed. Along with the form, you will receive a handout explaining how federal and Ohio income tax laws apply to your SERS pension payments. The form is also available through Account Login. If you haven’t already…
The generational differences between millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) and baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) have been highlighted in recent years, but one study found that their opinions may not vary as much as commonly thought…
