OHIO HIGHWAY PATROL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-Retirement Employment
Q: Are there ethical issues I need to be concerned with when taking a job after retirement?
A:Please click here for information from the Ohio Ethics Commission on post retirement employment and job-seeking.
Q: Do I have to notify HPRS if I become re-employed after retirement?
A:Not at this time. Prior to January 1, 2018, we needed this information when a member was receiving health care benefits from HPRS. The rule governing health care and re-employment is no longer in effect. If you are disabled, employment status is still required through an annual statement of earnings form disseminated by HPRS.
Q: What happens to my health care coverage if I become re-employed?
A:If you want to continue coverage through HPRS, you can do so. There are no longer restrictions for being re-employed; however, you are encouraged to consider the health care benefits your employer may offer.
Q: Will my HPRS pension be affected by employment after retirement?
A:Possibly. Pursuant to OAC 5505-3-04(A), as a retiree whose re-employment, whether full-time or part-time, is contributing to one of the other Ohio public retirement systems (STRS, SERS, OP&F or OPERS), your pension may be affected. If you go back to work within 60 days of retirement, you may have to forfeit up to two months of your pension. Special rules also apply if you become an independent contractor instead of an employee.
You should contact the HPRS office for any questions or concerns.
