Did you know that every AMBA webinar begins with an ORTA Update by Dr. Robin Rayfield, ORTA's Executive Director? Robin spoke about the following issues at the beginning of the AMBA webinar on April 28. (We've posted the recording below.) Watch the ORTA Update then stay to find out about living safely and independently at home. When will retired teachers receive their 1.6% COLA? What is the SBP Decision Matrix and how does it impact the restoration of your retirement benefits

It's not too late to register for this free AMBA webinar! This webinar has been rescheduled from April 21 to April 28.

The Canton Professional Educators' Association invites you to join them at the Memorial Civic Center for a moderated town hall event featuring gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

Dear Ohio Legislators, In this election year, it is important that we share our concerns with you and that you respond to ORTA so we know you have received them. Hundreds of thousands of active and retired educators—and their families—are paying close attention to decisions impacting their retirement security. Your engagement on these matters will not go unnoticed by the educators and families across Ohio who are closely following decisions that impact their future.

Rep. James M. Hoops addressed the Ohio House Public Insurance & Pensions Committee this morning during the first hearing on H.B. 719. Rep. Hoops introduced H.B. 719 in response to an amendment by Rep. Adam Bird to the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Bill 96 that would remove four of seven elected members of the STRS Ohio retirement Board. There is currently an injuction against the restructing of the board. H.B. 719 would undo the last minute amendment to H.B. 96 and restore the c

If Ohio Legislators truly want to attract the best teachers, a healthy, well-thought-out pension system is essential. Legislators should never be afraid of the democratic process unless they have an agenda that requires circumventing it.

To the elected members, I encourage you to continue the struggle to implement reforms at STRS. To the appointed members, I encourage you to take the message to the person that appointed you to increase funding for STRS.

You worked hard to build your savings—now make sure it lasts. This session uncovers the biggest financial threats retirees face and how to stay ahead of them.

ORTA understands that this Board has a daunting task of serving members with such a significant cash-flow problem, whether elected or appointed; the insufficient Employer Contribution rate is a no-brainer. In this election year, let’s drive this point home with Ohio’s legislators. No more hiding from the problem.