HB4773

To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees

Introduced·1/23/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4773 proposes a 15% cost-of-living adjustment for retired state employees.

West Virginia HB4773 amends the Public Employees Retirement Act to provide a 15% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all retired state employees. This adjustment applies to retirees receiving an annual retirement annuity and is payable pro rata to beneficiaries of qualifying retirees. The first payment will be made by June 30, 2026. The bill also mandates a review every 10 years to assess potential future COLA increases.

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History

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 23

House

To Finance

Jan 23

House

Introduced in House