HB5524

To permit paid county EMS workers to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.

Introduced·2/13/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5524 allows certain county EMS workers to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.

West Virginia HB5524 amends the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System to permit paid county EMS workers to join. It defines terms and updates provisions to comply with federal law. It authorizes EMS personnel to transfer from the Public Employees Retirement System, outlines the transfer process, and sets conditions for asset transfers. It also details member contributions, benefits, and retirement age requirements.

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Where it stands

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Finance Committee
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History

Feb 13

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 13

House

To Finance

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House