I hear people talking about a “full pension”.  What does this mean?  Somebody receiving a full pension from TRS is not being subjected to any age or service penalties.  Therefore, they are receiving 100% of what their service credit allows, not 100% of their FAS.

I joined TRS in September 1997.  When will my 3% contributions cease?  The contributions should end this September since at that time you will have been a TRS member for 10 years.  TRS should notify payroll that your 3% contributions should end, but it wouldn’t hurt to contact payroll during the summer alerting them to this fact. (The 3% contributions cease after 10 years due to legislation passed with the help of Vote/Cope.)

I am a part-time TA who worked for a full year but my benefit profile only showed 6 months service credit.  Is this right?  It might be correct as all of your service in a year is converted into full days of work which is then converted into months of service.  The 6 months of service credit would be correct for many 19  hour TAs.

I am retiring and would like to be covered by the new NYSUT vision plan.  How can I enroll?  Most retirees who have already been to their eye care providers this spring would best be served to join the NYSUT vision plan as of January 1, 2008.  To enroll you must contact NYSUT Member Benefits at 800-626-8101.