HB 5524
To permit paid county EMS workers to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows paid county emergency medical services (EMS) workers to join the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Retirement System. It establishes a process for transferring assets and benefits from the existing Public Employees Retirement System to the new EMS system, outlines specific calculation methods for accrued benefits, and addresses costs associated with the transfer. The bill also terminates liability for the Public Employees Retirement System related to these transfers.
Key provisions
- Permits EMS personnel (technicians, paramedics, nurses, firefighters) to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.
- Establishes a process for transferring assets and accrued benefits from the Public Employees Retirement System to the new EMS system.
- Defines specific calculation methods for determining accrued benefits, including multipliers and service years.
- Requires participating employers to bear the costs of the transfer in proportion to the number of EMS personnel employed.
- Terminates liability of the Public Employees Retirement System for transferred assets.
- Provides for the purchase of service time through payment.
- Specifies definitions related to EMS personnel and covered employment.
- Outlines a process for electing to transfer, including a vote by eligible members.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
- County Firefighters
- 911 Personnel
- County Home Confinement Officers
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Primary sponsor
D. Cannon
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