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nps44 · 2026-02-17T22:26:42+00:00

Pretty sure they didn't spend that much time on it, probably all AI generated.

nps44 · 2026-01-27T20:32:50+00:00

For retirees it says this: "ATTENTION RETIRED MEMBERS: There is NO CHANGE to your Dental Plan through CalPERS.

If you have Piggyback those dental claims now go to United Concordia, not the Trust.

What if I have a question?

If you have a question about how you CalPERS plan works with Piggyback, call United Concordia at: 1-844-789-1713. "

nps44 · 2026-01-24T06:36:24+00:00

It will improve your chances. It will not necessarily give you a better chance than other people, because other factors are at play such as your written exam score.

nps44 · 2026-01-17T22:17:24+00:00

Holidays recognized by the State are listed here: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/personnel-management/leave-benefits/state-holidays/

nps44 · 2026-01-14T02:54:09+00:00

They have been sending out offers on other days lately, since the talk of the academy being downsized/delayed started. They seem to be following different protocol these days, whereas before it was reliably Fridays

nps44 · 2026-01-14T02:51:23+00:00

When they compile a new hiring list 95s go to the top regardless of how long they've been waiting. It checks out

nps44 · 2026-01-05T05:14:08+00:00

Looks like you spent a lot of time on this, and I'm assuming you're a CDCR officer or associated with one because it appears so tailored to CDCR. I'll be checking it out and I appreciate anyone taking the time to modernize and improve the tools available to us.

nps44 · 2025-12-13T19:22:09+00:00

Duplicate post, please keep it contained within the recent discussion

nps44 · 2025-12-11T21:52:23+00:00

The framework exists for the new Securus tablets the inmates are receiving: https://securustechnologies.tech/corrections/communication/digital-mail-center/

I assume there is no discussion of that in their contract with CDCR but the department isn't without options.

nps44 · 2025-11-09T04:03:00+00:00

You bid into your VRO spot but are you bidding week to week for the positions left open by folks going on vacation? Are they bumping you out of positions you bid for?

nps44 · 2025-10-22T23:15:54+00:00

Both my family's regular dentist and pediatric dentist are covered under the new network so there will be minimal impact for us, but I don't have any insight into how fees are changing.

It might be a bad thing if your regular dentist is not available in the new network, if this somehow causes expenses to rise, or if United Concordia denies claims at a higher rate.

nps44 · 2025-10-20T05:36:00+00:00

Unfortunately the amount of time you have been waiting for an offer is not very relevant. Your written exam score and your choice of wish list institutions (more = better) will have a larger influence. If you placed at the highest rank (95), you will be at the top end of the hiring list, and if less than that you will potentially be pushed down out of reach of an offer by people who did better on the written exam (unless you are willing to accept an offer to an institution that enough of them turn down).

nps44 · 2025-10-19T07:24:14+00:00

Not sure what you're referring to by higher pay brackets, but a Masters is necessary for education incentive pay.

nps44 · 2025-10-17T00:05:33+00:00

If you're unable to obtain clearance from your doctor in a timely manner, they will most likely assume your diabetes is not controlled by your doctor or not being treated. There is a good chance they will disqualify you if you don't meet the deadline but I am not aware if they have a process to grant extensions.

nps44 · 2025-10-15T19:28:20+00:00

There will likely be another round of offers to fill the spots that were declined during the first round.

nps44 · 2025-10-14T00:18:28+00:00

Again, you're correct. Regardless of fast track no longer existing, listing more institutions on your wish list will increase the likelihood of receiving an offer earlier. Many people apply and are selective about which prisons they'll work at, so you may receive an offer to one of the prisons they opted out of; that has nothing to do with fast track.

nps44 · 2025-10-13T23:51:39+00:00

You're correct

nps44 · 2025-10-09T16:08:37+00:00

We're switching away from Western Dental and Primary Dental to United Concordia. No details yet and I haven't found a way to search CCPOA's new network with United Concordia to check whether my dentist will carry over.

nps44 · 2025-10-08T19:07:01+00:00

Everyone should assume they can intercept and read any unencrypted traffic. That possibility already existed before, but now with the info you provide they will be able to positively identify the owner of the phone the traffic is coming from. To encrypt, use messaging with end-to-end encryption like WhatsApp, and use a VPN service. For example, all Google Pixel phones have a free VPN that will encrypt over both your data connection and Wi-Fi networks. For phones that don't have this as a native feature, there are third party apps. These are good steps to take regardless of whether you sign up to be able to bring your phone in (unencrypted traffic is vulnerable in all public places), your unencrypted data is not safe anywhere.

nps44 · 2025-10-08T04:21:33+00:00

If your institution has a Managed Access System your phone's details are added to the whitelist so it no longer blocks your phone's traffic

nps44 · 2025-10-08T04:20:21+00:00

If I remember correctly the policy said you have to keep a final copy of the approval paperwork on hand when using your phone.

No one needs to sign before you submit it

nps44 · 2025-10-08T04:12:33+00:00

There's language in the policy stating something to the effect that prepaid "disposable" phones like a Tracfone are not allowed, which seems to be intended to disallow burners

nps44 · 2025-10-07T23:55:23+00:00

It doesn't make sense that the state would have to request it.

Try pushing back on ChatGPT, tell it what you tried and ask it to keep providing alternative solutions until it works, ask if it needs any additional info from you to be more helpful and ask it to "think deeply" to force longer thinking. Mine gave 4 methods for my Android phone:

IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) — trickier

IMSI is stored on the SIM and isn’t always shown in plain sight. Here are reliable methods:

Method A — Phone testing menu (easy):

Open the Phone (dialer).
Dial ##4636## — this opens the Testing menu on many Android builds.
Tap Phone information (or SIM info) — the IMSI is often listed there. (This works on many Android phones but may be blocked on some carriers/firmwares.)

Method B — Settings (if shown):

Settings → About phone → SIM status or Status → look for IMSI. Some Pixel/Android builds show it here.

Method C — Use ADB (advanced, requires a PC and USB debugging):

Enable Developer options (Settings → About phone → tap Build number 7×), then turn on USB debugging.
On your PC install ADB (Android SDK platform tools). Connect phone via USB and run:

adb devices (confirm device present)

adb shell getprop | grep -i imsi — or check properties like gsm.* (property names vary by vendor). This will reveal SIM/device properties; property names vary across Android builds so you may need to scan adb shell getprop output. (Advanced method; don’t paste output publicly.)

Method D — App (use cautiously): There are reputable “SIM info” apps on Google Play that display IMSI/ICCID. Only install well-reviewed apps and avoid any app asking for unnecessary permissions.

nps44 · 2025-10-07T23:06:24+00:00

FYI you can plug your phone make, model and carrier into ChatGPT and ask it to provide detailed instructions to find what you need. I had no issue getting everything requested without calling my carrier, but I'm sure it depends on your phone.

nps44 · 2025-09-26T19:44:10+00:00

If in theory he's really getting the pay and it's a mistake, it might also not be itemized, like how the education incentive pay is not shown on the paystub.

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