Do STRS Ohio members pay into Social Security?
No, STRS Ohio members are not covered by Social Security and, thus, receive no retirement, disability or survivor benefits from Social Security. Should a teacher also qualify for Social Security benefits due to other work or through a spouse, these benefits are offset through the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. STRS Ohio members do pay into Medicare.
Related Questions
- Is it true that STRS Ohio members can "spike" their retirement benefit upward by manipulating the income that gets included in their final year of compensation?
- Do Social Security windfall and offset provisions affect me if I choose the STRS Ohio Defined Contribution Plan, Combined Plan or an ARP?
- What are typical pensions for STRS Ohio members and how do they compare to private sector employees?
