West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-18. Retirement Benefits

This section provides for a members accrued benefit payable starting at the members annuity starting date which follows the completion of a written application for the commencement of benefits. The member shall receive the accrued retirement benefit in the normal form or in an actuarial equivalent amount in an optional form as provided under 20-18-19 of this code, subject to reduction, if necessary to comply with the maximum benefit provisions of Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code and 20-18-13 of this code. The first day of the calendar month following the calendar month of birth shall be used in lieu of any birth date that does not fall on the first day of a calendar month.
(a) Normal retirement. A member whose annuity starting date is the date the member attains normal retirement age or later is entitled to his or her accrued retirement benefit based on years of service and final average salary at termination of employment.
(b) Retirement benefits shall be paid monthly in an amount equal to one twelfth of the retirement income payments elected and at those times established by the board.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 20. Natural Resources

Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System

§20-18-1. Short Title

§20-18-2. Definitions

§20-18-3. Meaning of Terms

§20-18-4. Creation and Administration of West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System; Specification of Actuarial Assumptions

§20-18-5. Article to Be Liberally Construed; Supplements Federal Social Security; Federal Qualification Requirements

§20-18-6. Members

§20-18-7. Creation of Fund; Investments

§20-18-8. Members Contributions; Employer Contributions

§20-18-9. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments

§20-18-10. Transfer From Public Employees Retirement System

§20-18-11. Notice Requirements

§20-18-12. Retirement; Commencement of Benefits

§20-18-13. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations

§20-18-14. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions

§20-18-15. Direct Rollovers

§20-18-16. Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions

§20-18-17. Conversion of Annual and Sick Leave Authorized for Health or Retirement Benefits

§20-18-18. Retirement Benefits

§20-18-19. Annuity Options

§20-18-20. Refunds to Certain Members Upon Discharge or Resignation; Deferred Retirement; Preretirement Death; Forfeitures

§20-18-21. Awards and Benefits for Disability Duty Related

§20-18-22. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes

§20-18-23. Awards and Benefits for Disability Physical Examinations; Termination of Disability

§20-18-24. Prior Disability

§20-18-25. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies in Performance of Duty, etc.

§20-18-26. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes

§20-18-27. Additional Death Benefits and Scholarships - Dependent Children

§20-18-28. Burial Benefit

§20-18-29. Double Death Benefits Prohibited

§20-18-30. Return to Covered Employment by Retired Member

§20-18-31. Exemption From Garnishment and Other Process; Exception for Certain Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

§20-18-32. Fraud; Penalties; and Repayment

§20-18-33. Credit Toward Retirement for Member S Prior Military Service; Credit Toward Retirement When Member Has Joined Armed Forces in Time of Armed Conflict; Qualified Military Service

§20-18-34. Pro Rata Reduction of Annuities

§20-18-35. Liability of Participating Public Employer for Delinquent Retirement Contributions; Liability of Participating Public Employer S Successor for Delinquent Retirement Contributions; Lien for Delinquent Contributions; Collection by Suit

§20-18-36. Benefits Not Forfeited if System Terminates

§20-18-37. Severability