West Virginia SB977 establishes partial disability benefits for emergency medical services officers and firefighters.

West Virginia SB977 amends the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System to create a benefit for partial disability. Members who are partially disabled due to occupational risks or hazards can receive 45% of their average full monthly compensation for the 12-month period preceding their disability. If the member remains partially disabled until age 60, they will receive retirement benefits. The bill also defines "partially disabled" as the inability to engage in the duties of an emergency medical services officer or firefighter due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment.

West Virginia SB977 establishes partial disability benefits for emergency medical services officers and firefighters.

West Virginia SB977 amends the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System to create a benefit for partial disability. Members who are partially disabled due to occupational risks or hazards can receive 45% of their average full monthly compensation for the 12-month period preceding their disability. If the member remains partially disabled until age 60, they will receive retirement benefits. The bill also defines "partially disabled" as the inability to engage in the duties of an emergency medical services officer or firefighter due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment.