Educational Opportunities Educational resources for OPERS retirees


In-Person Events

OPERS seminars are in-person events led by trained OPERS professionals. They take place at various locations in Ohio.

Registration is required, and the address of the venue will be sent to you after you register.

Seminar: Open Enrollment and Understanding Your OPERS HRA

Eligible retirees receive a monthly deposit into their Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). This seminar is intended to help Pre-Medicare and Medicare retirees feel more comfortable using their HRA. If you struggle with understanding what an HRA is or how to receive reimbursements, come join us!

This seminar has three parts.

  1. Open Enrollment Presentation — There will be a review of the information found in your Open Enrollment 2025 packets.
  2. HRA Presentation — You will hear a review of HRA concepts to increase your understanding of the HRA. Topics in the presentation include:
    • HRA basics
    • What type of expenses are eligible for reimbursement
    • How to submit an expense for reimbursement
    • How a friend or family member can help
    • Common questions and troubleshooting tips
  3. HRA Workshop — Lastly, there will be a hands-on group workshop in which you will walk through the step-by-step process to download the Via Benefits mobile app, create an online Via Benefits account, and learn how to submit an expense!

IMPORTANT: To get the most out of the workshop, be sure to bring your smart phone and/or your laptop computer.

Date Time Location
Nov. 7 1:00 p.m. Eastgate
Nov. 12 11:00 a.m. Dayton
Nov. 19 11:00 a.m. Perrysburg
Nov. 21 1:00 p.m. West Chester
Dec. 5 1:00 p.m. Akron
Dec. 10 1:00 p.m. Granville
Dec. 12 1:00 p.m. Dublin
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Seminar: Pre-Medicare Retirees – Aging Into Medicare

Are you confused about Medicare? There are a lot of moving parts, and as your trusted partner, OPERS would like to help you understand your options!

This interactive seminar is intended for Retirees who will turn age 65 in the next 15 months.

Topics include:

  • The different parts of Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D
  • How Medicare coordinates with individual Medicare plans
  • How Medicare works and the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap / Medicare Supplement plans
  • When to enroll in Medicare and how Via Benefits will help you with the enrollment process
  • What OPERS and Via Benefits communications are coming your way
  • The Medicare Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – a monthly deposit that will offset your medical expenses
  • What resources are available to assist you

Several OPERS staff will be on-hand to make sure that all of your questions are answered!

If you qualified for early Medicare prior to age 65, please contact OPERS at 1-800-222-7377.

You can register for OPERS seminars in two different ways:

Online Account

You can register online with your Online Account. Once logged in click on “Tools and Resources” and then on “Seminars and Counseling” to select a seminar.

Phone

You can also register for a seminar by calling OPERS at 1-800-222-7377


Live Webinars

Webinar: Understanding Your HRA

Is a webinar more convenient for you?

OPERS also offers Understanding Your OPERS HRA as a webinar. The information provided is similar to the in-person seminar without the workshop component.


Webinar: Pre-Medicare Retirees: Aging Into Medicare

Are you confused about Medicare? There are a lot of moving parts, and as your trusted partner, OPERS would like to help you understand your options!

This interactive webinar is intended for Retirees who will turn age 65 in the next 15 months.

Topics include:

If you qualified for early Medicare prior to age 65, please contact OPERS at 1-800-222-7377.


Recorded Presentations

Pre-Medicare Retirees