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State Public Pensions in Ohio: when someone dies

A 4-step process for Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and other Ohio retirement systems after a death in Ohio.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Ohio

opers.org→

Administering agency

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and other Ohio retirement systems

Phone1-800-222-7377
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026

Steps to take

  1. Identify which Ohio retirement system covered the deceased — OPERS, STRS Ohio, SERS, OP&F, or HPRS.
  2. Report the death to that system as soon as possible so pension payments stop and overpayments are avoided.
  3. Confirm the beneficiary designation on file and ask what survivor or death benefit is payable.
  4. File the survivor or death-benefit claim with the documents the system requires, such as a certified death certificate.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and other Ohio retirement systems

Phone: 1-800-222-7377

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Contact the retirement system that covered the deceased. OPERS (state and local government workers) is reached at 1-800-222-7377; STRS Ohio (teachers) is reached at 1-888-227-7877. School employees are covered by SERS, police and fire by OP&F, and the highway patrol by HPRS.

The benefit that continues depends on the payment option the retiree elected. A single-life option leaves no continuing monthly benefit, while a joint-survivor or period-certain option may continue a benefit to the named beneficiary.

OPERS may pay a monthly survivor benefit under the Traditional Pension and Combined plans if the member had at least 18 months of qualifying service, with at least 3 of those months in the 2.5 years before death. The beneficiary should contact OPERS to confirm eligibility.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • opers.org
  • strsoh.org

Data sourced from State Public Pensions in Ohio primary sources (5 pages reviewed). How we research.

Public Pensions

Ohio

opers.org→

Administering agency

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and other Ohio retirement systems

Phone1-800-222-7377
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026
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