HB 4182
To expand the EMS retirement system
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to expand the definition of "participating public employer" within the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System. Specifically, it clarifies that county emergency dispatch centers designated as emergency medical services agencies qualify as participating employers. The bill also outlines changes to accrued benefit calculations, contribution rates, and maximum benefit amounts based on years of service and specific employment roles, including 911 personnel and home confinement officers. It introduces provisions related to asset transfers and increased benefits for those personnel.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘participating public employer’ to include county emergency dispatch centers designated as emergency medical services agencies.
- Adjusts the formula for calculating ‘accrued benefit’ based on years of service and specific employment roles (911 personnel, home confinement officers).
- Increases contribution rates for the plan if funding falls below 70%.
- Modifies maximum benefit amounts based on years of service and employment role.
- Specifies accrued benefit calculations for members with transferred assets.
- Introduces tiered benefit increases based on actuarial funding levels (70%, 75%).
- Clarifies the definition of ‘active military duty’ for retirement purposes.
- Details the calculation of ‘final average salary’ for benefit determination.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services Officers
- 911 Personnel
- Home Confinement Officers
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