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WV HB5569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Guy Ward

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reinstates the premium rate discount on Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) coverage for retired firefighters who were hired after 2010
  • Amends §5-16-5 of the West Virginia Code governing the powers and duties of the PEIA finance board
  • Requires the finance board to restore the discounted premium rate regardless of any other conflicting provisions in the code
  • Introduced February 16, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources and then Finance
  • Bill includes a fiscal note, indicating potential budgetary impact from extending the insurance discount to this group of retirees

Legislative Description

To reinstate the discount on insurance for retired firefighters hired after 2010

Insurance

Last Action

To House Finance

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/23/2026
Health & Human Resources2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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