One employee-member seat is up for election with the term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. Any member of SERS, other than a disability benefit recipient, is eligible to run for an employee-member seat. To be considered for…
On April 7, 2022, staff at the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) alerted SERS that someone sent a series of emails to STRS and SERS members in several school districts supporting specific individuals in an upcoming STRS Board election….
During the month of October, we celebrate National Retirement Security Month, a national effort that focuses on financial wellness and achieving retirement savings goals. This month, and every month, SERS encourages members to invest in themselves and save for retirement. Keep…
At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible retirees and beneficiaries in 2022. By statute, SERS’ COLA is based on the year-to-year change in the Consumer Price Index (June 2020 to…
On June 29, four of Ohio’s retirement systems, including SERS, submitted a letter to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security urging Chair John Larson and Ranking Member Tom Reed to find an equitable solution to the Windfall Elimination…
The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) is committed to serving the needs of our members, retirees, and employers while working to protect the safety and health of everyone including the community at large. We are following all state and…
SERS is a proud participant in America Saves Week, an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. The daily themes focus on setting specific goals in order to achieve financial stability….
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…
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…
Be on the lookout soon for your annual statement. SERS members will receive a paper statement in the mail during the first week of September. Electronic statements will be available on Account Login after September 1. If you have not…
