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Member or Benefit-Related Questions

For questions about your STRS Ohio account, retirement benefits or health care program, contact one of our member service representatives by filling out the appropriate contact form below.

For instructions on how to securely submit documents or attachments to STRS Ohio, see the “Secure Document Uploader” section below the contact form.

Please fill-out our secure form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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Secure Document Uploader

You can securely upload electronic versions of STRS Ohio forms and other required documents through the Secure Document Uploader in your Online Personal Account. The files uploaded must be either a PDF or TIFF. Documents STRS Ohio will accept through this uploader include:

  • Authorization to Release Information
  • Birth Certificate
  • Death Certificate
  • Direct Deposit
  • Divorce Decree
  • Guardianship Order
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Power of Attorney
  • Proof of Medicare
  • Service Retirement
  • Spousal Consent
  • Tax Withholding
  • Health Care Enrollment

If you have already registered for online account access, log in to your account and click on “Upload Documents” under Useful Links on your home page. If you have not registered for online access, you will need to register.

Email a Form

If you want to email a form that cannot be submitted through the Secure Document Uploader in your Online Personal Account click here. Please note that email submissions on this site are unsecured, so only include your name and the last four digits of your Social Security number or STRS Ohio account number with your message.

Online Account Password Assistance

If you have lost or forgotten your user name or password for your online account; or need to unlock your online account, click the appropriate link below for online help:

Phone/Fax — Member Services Center

Members can call STRS Ohio’s Member Services Center toll-free at 888‑227‑7877, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

If you are calling from outside the United States and cannot use the toll-free number, please dial 614-227-4090.

Information can be faxed to the Member Services Center at 614‑233‑8713.

Mail

Written correspondence should be sent to:

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio 275 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215-3771

Scheduling An Appointment

There are two ways to schedule your appointment:

Driving Directions

STRS Ohio is located in downtown Columbus and provides free on-site parking for members.

STRS Ohio 275 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215-3771
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Health Care Providers

Obtain more information about the STRS Ohio health care plans by calling the plans directly.

  • Aetna Basic Plan Claims Address Aetna P.O. Box 981106 El Paso, Texas 79998-1106   Customer Service 800‑645‑5677 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Aetna Medicare Plan Claims Address Aetna P.O. Box 981106 El Paso, TX 79998-1106   Customer Service 833-383-4612 (toll-free) Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • CVS Caremark Claims Address CVS Caremark Claims Department P.O. Box 52136 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2136   Customer Service 800-756-6841 (toll-free) Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
  • SilverScript Claims Address Claims Processing P.O. Box 52066 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2066   Customer Service 800-756-6859 (toll-free) Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
  • Delta Dental Customer Service 866‑349‑1286 Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–7:50 p.m. Automated system: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
  • Medicare Customer Service 800‑633‑4227 (toll-free) 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
  • Social Security Administration Customer Service 800‑772‑1213 (toll-free) Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • STRS Ohio Mailing Address Health Care Services Department 275 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215-3771   Customer Service 888‑227‑7877 (toll-free) Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Vision Service Plan Customer Service 800‑877‑7195 (toll-free) 800‑428‑4833 (hearing impaired) Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fraud Reporting

STRS Ohio does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, theft or abuse related to STRS Ohio benefits, health care coverage and business or other dealings with the retirement system. STRS Ohio will investigate all credible reports of suspected fraud, waste, theft or abuse and may pursue prosecution or other legal action if it finds evidence that fraud, waste, theft or abuse may have occurred.

Suspected fraud, waste, theft or abuse can be reported by calling the STRS Ohio Fraud Reporting line toll-free at 800‑677‑4038 or by sending the information in an email to [email protected].

STRS Ohio will not retaliate against any person/entity for making a report in good faith. Baseless allegations, made with disregard for truth or accuracy, or frivolous complaints will not be tolerated. People making such allegations may be subject to legal actions by the individuals accused of fraudulent conduct.