Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) retirees have a major date to watch in 2026 as new cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) arrive. The key details come down to retirement dates, continuous retirement status, benefit eligibility, and a few easy-to-miss rules that can affect whether a retiree receives an increase.
A COLA can feel like a little financial breathing room when grocery bills, insurance costs, and everyday expenses keep changing. However, the adjustment does not automatically reach every retiree, so checking the fine print now can prevent a frustrating surprise later.
