What are the new requirements for "Returning to Work after Retirement" at CPRB?
The West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB) has posted a notice titled "New Requirements for 'Returning to Work after Retirement'" in the NEWS section of wvretirement.com. The notice is available as a PDF document that opens in a new window. If you are a retiree considering returning to work—or an employer hiring a retiree—this notice is the starting point for understanding what has changed. Because the specific requirements are contained in the PDF rather than summarized on the homepage, you need to open and read the notice itself, or contact CPRB directly, to confirm how the changes apply to your situation.
Where to find the notice
- Go to wvretirement.com.
- Look in the NEWS area of the homepage.
- Find the item labeled "New Requirements for 'Returning to Work after Retirement.'"
- Select the "Read the Notice" link. It opens a PDF document in a new window.
The homepage does not restate the requirements in text, so the PDF is the authoritative source for the details.
Why this matters
CPRB administers ten retirement systems, and its audience includes active employees, inactive employees, and retirees. Returning to work after retirement can affect a retiree's benefits depending on the plan and the circumstances. The board issued this notice specifically to flag new requirements in that area, which suggests the rules have changed and that retirees who worked under the old understanding should re-check their position.
What to do next
- Read the notice first. Open the PDF and review the requirements as written.
- Identify your plan. CPRB's site lists plans including PERS Tier I and Tier II, TRS Tier I and Tier II, TDC Plan, State Trooper Plan A and Plan B, DSRS, JRS, EMSRS, MPFRS, and NRPORS. Requirements can differ by system, so know which one covers you before assuming the notice applies uniformly.
- Confirm your individual situation with CPRB. The notice is a general document; your specific re-employment terms, hours, and timing may produce a different outcome. CPRB staff can be reached by phone or email.
Contacting CPRB
The homepage states that CPRB is temporarily not accepting walk-in customers due to construction. Staff are available 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to assist members by phone or email:
- (304) 558-3570
- (800) 654-4406
- [email protected]
If you were planning an in-person visit to ask about returning to work, use the phone or email options instead until walk-in service resumes.