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Buyback
If you go on an approved leave of absence, you can buy back the service credit for that leave period, as long as you elect the buyback within three years of the date you return to work. Buying back service credit for an approved leave may increase your UCRP benefits that are based on service credit.
For more information about buybacks, see the Buyback Booklet [PDF] or your local Benefits Office.
service credit. You cannot earn service credit for overtime or other work outside your normal, regular appointment.
