Retiree Contacts
Contact information for all carriers and providers of retiree benefits at Columbia University.
Carriers & Providers
Hours: 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Telephone: 212-851-7000
Secure Fax: 212-851-7025
Email: [email protected]
615 West 131st Street
Mail Code 8703
Studebaker Building, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Aetna
1-800-773-9326
Columbia University Dentists
Health Advocate
866-799-2725
https://humanresources.columbia.edu/health-advocate
UnitedHealthcare (Officers)
General: 1-800-232-9357
Behavioral Health: 1-888-265-9945
Sign in for a personalized view of your benefits at myuhc.com.
Empire BlueCross BlueShield* (Support Staff)
1-800-435-1385
* On January 1, 2024, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield (EBCBS) name will transition to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This will not impact your coverage, access to care, or level of support. Learn more.
877-267-2323
Medicare Rights Center
800-333-4114
Website: faculty-retirement.columbia.edu
OptumRx (Officers)
800-232-9357
Empire BlueCross BlueShield* (Support Staff)
1-800-435-1385
* On January 1, 2024, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield (EBCBS) name will transition to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This will not impact your coverage, access to care, or level of support. Learn more.
TIAA
1-800-842-2252
www.tiaa.org/columbia
Vanguard
1-888-523-1188
columbia.vanguard-education.com/ekit
800-772-1213
Flexible Spending Accounts
United Healthcare
1-800-232-9357
myuhc.com
Health Savings Accounts
Optum Bank
1-800-791-9361
www.optumbank.com
1-833-945-1109
UnitedHealthcare
1-800-638-3120
myuhc.com