Public Employee Retirees, Inc -PERI

10/16/2026

2027 OPERS Health Care Program Open Enrollment.
Everyone should review all programs annually including your drug plan and vision/dental to ensure your provider will remain in MetLife network.

Open enrollment for 2027 is under way and this means different things depending on whether you are a Pre-Medicare or a Medicare-eligible OPERS benefit recipient. Open Enrollment To-Do List OPERS Open Enrollment Education For more information about 2027 open enrollment, we have created a video ta...

10/15/2026

Good time to attend with open enrollment upon us.

Do you know the 3 main ways to get Medicare coverage?
If the answer is "not really" (or you just want to double-check), there's still time to join us.
Our upcoming session walks through:
✅ When and how to enroll
✅ The 3 main coverage paths — and how they differ
✅ How to figure out what fits your situation
Come with your questions. 🙋
Enrollment season is easier when you know what you're looking at.

📅 October 20th │ 4:00 PM EST: Register at the link below

🔗https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X56T_oKtQP6wMpEK9PLVvg
Already registered? Feel free to share this with a friend who's turning 65 soon 💌

10/15/2026

Approximately $75 a month 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027.

Baltimore, MD - The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, …

10/07/2026

Marysville Union County meeting underway. OSHIIP presenting Medicare information, Tim Steitz, OPERS retiree board member with OPERS updates and PERI’s Executive Director Lezlie Garcia providing state and legislative updates. If you live in Union County and interested, please check our website at www.operi.org under Get Involved for next meeting dates.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Do you know the 3 main ways to get Medicare coverage?
If the answer is "not really" (or you just want to double-check), there's still time to join us.
Our upcoming session walks through:
✅ When and how to enroll
✅ The 3 main coverage paths — and how they differ
✅ How to figure out what fits your situation
Come with your questions. 🙋
Enrollment season is easier when you know what you're looking at.

📅 October 20th │ 4:00 PM EST: Register at the link below

🔗https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X56T_oKtQP6wMpEK9PLVvg
Already registered? Feel free to share this with a friend who's turning 65 soon 💌

09/21/2026

We believe that Social Security will obviously be an area to watch in Washington on how they plan to "fix" the system. Even though this is not pension related, it does affect our members and current OPERS workers.
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/with-gpo-and-wep-gone-report-assesses-impact-of-repealing-social-security-reductions/?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ede1nfm&fbclid=IwY2xjawUeWulwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR69nwISuoqoBHC04MvwR3vtAgUmvUY_Q9DXaVXELnI8yQBPaBSHDbpnEAJeJQ_aem_SGxRxLvEWzq893awDrBRsA

The government pension offset and windfall elimination provision reductions of Social Security benefits remain under debate, now a year after the SSA

09/21/2026

- Upcoming Webinar -
Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. Whether you're turning 65 soon or reviewing your options for open enrollment, join us for a clear, no-pressure walkthrough of what to expect this season.
We'll cover:
✅When and how to enroll in Medicare
✅The 3 main ways to get coverage
✅How to choose what fits your situation best
Medicare Made Easy: Your Guide to Annual Enrollment Season
Quick gut-check: do you already know the 3 main ways to get Medicare coverage? If not, this is a good one to attend.
Annual Enrollment Season is almost here:
Before it arrives, we'd love to have you join us and our benefits partner, AMBA*, for a quick, practical conversation about your Medicare options.

REGISTER BELOW

https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X56T_oKtQP6wMpEK9PLVvg #/registration

Come with your questions.
📅 Date: October 20th
🕓 Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Already registered?
Feel free to pass this along to a friend who's turning 65 soon🎂 or reviewing their options this year.
*There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

"Medicare doesn’t have to be confusing. Whether you’re turning 65 soon or reviewing your options for open enrollment, we’ll make it clear and simple. You’ll learn: • When and how to enroll in Medicare • The 3 main ways to get coverage • How to choose what fits your situation best Get r...