About OP&F
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I request an estimate of my service credit?
Please contact OP&F Customer Service at 888-864-8363 to request an estimate of your service credit. A representative will be able to answer any questions you may have at this time and will begin the process of calculating your service credit.
Due to the non-secure nature of e-mail, OP&F will not transmit e-mail that includes any specific details regarding your account or will accept any e-mail request asking for personal information such as your service credit estimate, especially since you need to verify your personal information before an estimate is calculated. So please call Customer Service directly for the most efficient and prompt response to your request.
Last update: 7/26/2007- Am I eligible for the gross income exclusion for health care premiums if my OP&F benefits are nontaxable due to the private letter ruling?
- Are OP&F-sponsored health care premiums taxed or taxed deferred?
- Are premiums for long-term health care insurance included under the gross income exclusion for health insurance?
- As a qualified public safety officer, am I eligible for additional $3,000 exclusions for health care premiums, under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, for my spouse and dependents?
- Can a member receiving disability benefits be eligible for the gross income exclusion for health care premiums?
- Can I access my OP&F account online?
- Can I transfer my part-time service credit and contributions from another Ohio retirement system to OP&F?
- Can I withdraw, borrow or cash-out my contributions on deposit with OP&F?
- Do I qualify for the gross income exclusion for health care insurance if I am on my spouse’s health care plan?
- Does the gross income exclusion for health care premiums apply to other Ohio retirement systems?
- Does the gross income exclusion for health care premiums include or exclude co-pays and deductibles?
- Does the gross income exclusion for health insurance premiums apply for deductions made in the year the eligible public safety officer dies?
- Does the gross income exclusion for health insurance premiums apply to survivors?
- Gross Income Exclusion for Health Insurance Premiums Up to $3,000 annually Pension Protection Act of 2006
- How can I apply for the gross income exclusion for health care premiums?
- How can I determine if my disability benefits will be affected if I accept a job?
- How can I get a copy of my account summary?
- How can I purchase my military service credit or have it granted?
- How can I request an estimate of my service credit?
- How can I tell if I have the technical capabilities to report payroll online?
- How do I access my DROP information online?
- How do I change my address on file with OP&F?
- How do I change my federal tax withholdings?
- How do I change my state tax withholdings?
- How do I designate or change my beneficiary?
- How do I enroll in DROP?
- How do I get an estimate of my pension from OP&F?
- How do I get my benefit check electronically Direct Deposited into my bank account?
- How do I have my benefit check electronically Direct Deposited into my new account if I change bank accounts or banks?
- How do I request documentation verifying my monthly retirement income, or an award letter?
- How do I transfer my OP&F service credit and contributions to another Ohio retirement system?
- How do I transfer my service credit and contributions from another Ohio retirement system to OP&F?
- How is my “average annual salary” defined in the formula used to calculate service retirement benefits?
- How long does it take for my DROP contributions to be posted online?
- How will the gross income exclusion for health insurance premiums benefit me?
- Is the gross income exclusion for health insurance premiums for just medical coverage, or for medical and prescription drug coverage?
- When can I, as a public safety officer, start filing for the gross income exclusion for health insurance premiums?
- When is interest posted to my DROP accrual?
- When reviewing my Form 1099-R instructions, what does “no special reporting requirements” mean?
- Who is eligible, as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, for the gross income exclusion of health insurance premiums?
- Will OP&F provide me with the total amount deducted for health care premiums to be used for the gross income exclusion for health care premiums?