Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compiles a list of the most prevalent scams targeting taxpayers. While scams tend to increase during tax season, the coronavirus pandemic has added another element to the more common schemes we have seen in…
Your Foundation Deduction letter is available online for review. If you have questions about your Foundation Deduction letter, please e-mail Employer Services at employerservices@ohsers.org, or call 1-877-213-0861.
Update 5/20/20: If you do not have internet access, you can now contact the IRS by phone at 1-800-919-9835 to check on the status of your stimulus payment. SERS members do not pay into Social Security, so some may be wondering…
SERS invites all members who are withing a year of retirement to join us for a webinar that will address the important information that must be considered when making retirement decisions. During the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to submit…
In accordance with Governor DeWine’s stay-at-home directive, the April Board meeting and sustainability session are cancelled. The May sustainability session is scheduled for May 20, and the regular Board meeting is scheduled for May 21. Dates and times may be adjusted…
It seems that whenever there is a crisis, scammers are quick to follow. Unfortunately, today’s coronavirus pandemic is no different. The Ohio Department of Health, Attorney General Dave Yost, and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield want you to be…
The good news for SERS benefit recipients is that stock market declines do not affect benefit amounts. All benefit payments are being processed as usual and will be delivered on time. Under current Ohio law, SERS must provide a lifetime pension…
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….
