The 2018 amendments to the permanent rules became effective on September 14, 2018. The amendments are available here.

OPERS retirees have something to look forward to later this year. The Oklahoma legislature has granted a one-time payment for certain retirees, which will be included with their October 31st deposit.This year, for the first time in a decade, the legislature approved HB 1340 which grants a benefit increase for some retirees. It is not a permanent increase to your monthly retirement benefit. (more)

Long-time public employee Susan Reed retires after a distinguished career in state government. Susan joined OPERS in April 2010 as the director of finance and chief financial officer after spending 18 years at the state treasurer’s office where she served in many capacities including comptroller. (more)

OPERS annual statements for Fiscal Year 2018, will be mailed to active members within the next few days. These statements include the amount of accumulated contributions paid into the OPERS defined benefit plan by active members, contribution rate, Retirement Coordinator contact information, and primary beneficiaries.While reviewing your statement, take some time to become familiar with your OPERS member ID. You will find your member ID printed in the top-right corner under your name.