Survivor Benefits
Optional Health Care Coverage
Most survivors and their eligible dependents have access to
health care coverage. Survivors receiving retirement-based benefits are eligible for access to health care coverage provided the member had at least 15 years of service credit.
Non-Ohio-valued credit (credit purchased to obtain retirement
eligibility only) cannot be used to determine medical premiums.
The laws that create and govern STRS Ohio neither promise nor
fund the STRS Ohio Health Care Program. Retirement Board rules
and policies relating to the program, including eligibility, benefit
levels and premiums charged for coverage, are frequently reviewed
and subject to change.