The application should be completed at least three months, but no more than 12 months, before your retirement date. Your employer will be notified of your retirement the latter of when you submit your application or two months before your retirement date. If your fully completed application is received by STRS Ohio at least 30 days before retirement date, STRS Ohio may issue a benefit payment on your retirement date.
You can complete and submit your STRS Ohio Service Retirement Application by logging in to your Online Personal Account and clicking the “Member Information” tab and then clicking “Apply for Service Retirement” under the Useful Links section.
The application offers step-by-step instructions, can be completed at your own pace and allows you to view and print a summary of your selections. You can also save your progress and return later to complete and submit the application, allowing you to make changes prior to submitting.
See attached FAQs for our frequently asked questions regarding retirement.
· Service Retirement FAQ (Defined Benefit Plan participants)
· Service Retirement FAQ (Defined Contribution Plan participants)
· Service Retirement FAQ (Combined Plan participants)
If you are eligible to enroll in the STRS Ohio Health Care Program, you have 31 days to request enrollment from the latter of: your retirement date or the first of the month following receipt of your retirement application. Coverage will begin on your retirement date or the first of the month following receipt of your retirement application, whichever is later.
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