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Author: Kathy Rahtz

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)

May 10, 2021 Kathy Rahtz

The WEP and GPO are measures that reduce Social Security benefits for retirees who receive public pensions. Even though Ohio…

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COVID Relief and the CRS

Kathy Rahtz

A few issues have arisen lately that CMERA has taken action on. Most people are aware that the American Rescue…

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ERIP, DROP, and Actuarial Analyses of these programs

January 8, 2021 Kathy Rahtz

The Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP), the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) and actuarial studies of both plans have resulted…

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CMERA’S 2020 SPRING MEETING IS CANCELLED!

April 14, 2020 Kathy Rahtz

Greetings, all CMERA members: The CMERA General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, is CANCELLED. This is due to…

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Board of Trustees Report to City Council

February 20, 2020 Kathy Rahtz

The Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Retirement System recently transmitted a report to the Mayor and City Councilmembers regarding…

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News and notes

Kathy Rahtz

by Kathy Rahtz Happy New Year from CMERA! The new slate of officers you elected last October officially took office…

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CRS Healthcare Comparison Chart

November 14, 2019 Kathy Rahtz

Here is a chart provided to the CRS Board of Trustees at its meeting October 3, 2019. It compares current…

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Court case update

November 6, 2019 Kathy Rahtz

by Tom Gamel Here is a brief update about the recent meeting with Judge Barrett, the City of Cincinnati, and…

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Anthem Medicare Advantage Plan for City of Cincinnati Retirees

November 5, 2019 Kathy Rahtz

Posted by Kathy Rahtz The Retirement System has moved forward with a plan to move all the Medicare-eligible CRS retirees…

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Changes to Retiree Healthcare By Tom Gamel

June 22, 2019 Kathy Rahtz

The City Manager, Patrick Duhaney, sent a memo earlier this month to the CRS Board of Trustees. He informed the…

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