I did not use all of my personal days last year. Do I carry them over to this year? Yes, your personal days are carried over in September and 3 additional personal days are added to your carry-over amount. Should this new total exceed 5 days, the days in excess of 5 are transferred over to your personal illness days.

What is the number I need to call to get a vision voucher? There is no need to call as we now have a voucherless system. Just make your appointment at the provider and they will contact Davis Vision to determine your eligibility.

I want to meet with a TRS rep but am unable to travel to Albany. How can I get retirement information? TRS holds video consultations year round in many locations, including Central Valley. You will be able to hold a conference just as if you had traveled to Albany. To make a reservation you can contact TRS at 800-348-7298, Ext. 6100.

Has it been determined if the health insurance declination will be 50%? No, that determination cannot be made until early June 2007. In order for the declination to go from 25% to 50% there will have to be a +22 in the number of declinations for the full year.

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