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.