ANNUAL LEAVE – If you have annual leave that you have accrued but have not used prior to the end of your employment, you will be paid a lump sum payment for your unused annual leave balance in your last NIH salary payment.
There is no payment for a time-off award. A time-off award must be used before retirement, or it will be lost.
SICK LEAVE – If you have accrued unused sick leave, it will be added to your total service in computing the amount of your retirement annuity.
Questions may be directed to your Benefits Contact or AskBenefits@nih.gov.