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Benefits Counseling

It is advisable to schedule a benefits counseling session at least three years before you plan to retire and again six to 12 months from retirement.

Schedule an appointment

Log in to your Online Personal Account and then click the “Schedule a Meeting” tab or call us at 888‑227‑7877 (toll-free).

Individual sessions

Meet with an STRS Ohio benefits counselor via videoconference, teleconference or in person at the STRS Ohio offices in Columbus or a field location to review the topics of:

  • Personal account information,
  • A retirement estimate,
  • STRS Ohio retirement benefits,
  • Retirement application processes and deadlines, and
  • Health care coverage information.
Date Location
Oct. 21–24, 2024 First date to schedule: Sept. 23 Cuyahoga Falls
Oct. 28–30, 2024 First date to schedule: Sept. 30 Dayton
Nov. 4–5, 2024 First date to schedule: Oct. 7 Athens
Nov. 18–21, 2024 First date to schedule: Oct. 21 Independence
Dec. 2–3, 2024 First date to schedule: Nov. 4 Portsmouth
Dec. 9–11, 2024 First date to schedule: Nov. 11 Hamilton

Group sessions

Meet with an STRS Ohio benefits counselor in a small and interactive group setting via Zoom to learn about and discuss the following topics:

Considering Retirement
Designed for members who are within three years of service retirement. This session will provide detailed information regarding the service retirement process and other important retirement considerations.
New Member Overview
For new STRS Ohio members who are within their 180-day retirement plan selection period. This session will review plan options, plan selection deadlines and other important considerations.

Appointment resources

It may be helpful to review this information before your benefits counseling appointment so that the benefits counselor can address any questions you may have. For answers to frequently asked questions, check out our FAQ page.

— Member