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Retirement Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Information Available:
Retirement Savings Brochure (PDF Printable File)
Retirement Benefits Brochure (PDF Printable File)

  1. What are the retirement eligibility guidelines?
  2. How can I estimate my retirement income?
  3. Is an employee's retirement plan contribution tax deferred?
  4. Are employee/employer contributions immediately 100% vested?
  5. Is there a maximum contribution to the 401(a) plan?
  6. What is the 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan? (memorandum posted here).
  7. What is the 457(b) plan?
  8. Can I use sick leave for retiree PEIA medical premiums?
  9. Can I use faculty service for PEIA retiree premiums?
  10. What are the PEIA retiree medical premium rates?
  11. What are the years of service for PEIA retiree medical insurance?
  12. Can I retire due to a disability?
  13. What happens if an employee dies while he/she is still an active employee or retiree?
  14. Is there a retiree ID card?
  15. Can I withdraw funds from 401(a) plan?
  16. How do I withdraw retirement funds after resignation?
  17. What to do if I am a 9 month faculty contributing to a Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) and receiving summer supplemental pay?
  18. What are the maximum amounts I can contribute to the Supplemental Retirement Accounts?
  19. When I turn 70 and still working, do I need to do the minimum distribution that federal tax rules require?


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Division of Human Resources
Employee Benefits
One Waterfront Place
PO Box 6640
Morgantown WV 26506-6640

Phone: 304.293.5700X4
Fax: 304.293.7532
Email: Benefits@mail.wvu.edu
HR Website: www.hr.wvu.edu

Drop off completed forms at:
HR “Drop-Off Box”
One Waterfront Place
Located in front of the building
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