Some retired Ohio police, firefighters say Thin Blue Line Benefits is not paying their claims – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Madison Village, Ohio — Some retired police and firefighters around Ohio say benefits from health insurance company Thin Blue Line are charging them for premiums but have not paid their bills. He said. Several patients reached out to the News 5 Tipline and looked into this issue. Police and firefighters often leave by the age […]
Social Security Fairness Act puts retirement fate of those receiving public pensions in the Senate's hands – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
CLEVELAND — The retirement income of more than 270,000 Ohioans could be significantly affected by U.S. Senate action in the coming weeks. In Ohio, since 1983, firefighters, police officers, teachers, and other public employees enrolled in the state Public Employees' Retirement System have not been able to collect their full Social Security benefits upon retirement. […]
Both acting head and CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign amid controversy – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The acting executive director and chief investment officer of the Ohio Retired Teachers Pension Fund have resigned after months of controversy. A day after my exclusive 45-minute interview, Lynn Huber, acting executive director of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), resigned effective December 1st. Chief Investment Officer Matt Worley also resigned effective […]
Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A second major consulting group has stopped working with Ohio’s controversial retired teachers pension fund, dealing another blow to a system already in turmoil. Unrest is growing at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS has been mired in controversy: to summarise, there have been constant infighting, two board resignations, and allegations […]
Ohio AG investigating alleged 'hostile takeover' inside teacher's pension fund – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched an investigation into teachers’ pension funds following allegations that a “hostile takeover” has put educators’ funds at risk. The Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is a $90 billion pension fund that has been embroiled in controversy for years. reformers Educators have had a tough […]