SB 138
Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the retirement and disability benefits available to dependents of West Virginia State Police officers and retirees. Specifically, it aims to align the benefits received by dependents who must take disability retirement with those received by retirees who serve 20 years without disability. The bill adjusts the amounts paid to surviving spouses and dependent children, including scholarship benefits for dependent children pursuing higher education, and clarifies the timing of benefit payments.
Key provisions
- Increases the monthly payment to surviving spouses, potentially up to $5,000 annually, depending on the circumstances.
- Provides a monthly scholarship of up to $7,500 per year for dependent children to cover education expenses.
- Adjusts payments to dependent children if the surviving spouse dies or does not exist.
- Modifies the calculation of benefits for those taking disability retirement to match those of 20-year retirees.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘salary’ for benefit calculations, excluding overtime compensation.
- Establishes a timeline for benefit payments based on the type of retiree (active, disabled, or deceased).
Who is affected
- Dependents of West Virginia State Police officers and retirees
- Spouses and children of State Police personnel
- Higher education institutions and career-technical education providers in West Virginia
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