Actuarial Fiscal Note
Retirement Systems Impacted by Legislation:
PERS and TRS
FUND(S):
2510 and 2601
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund State & Local Govts
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Actuarial Note Summary
Impact this measure will have on the liabilities and contributions associated with the retirement system(s).
The bill provides for annual retiree benefit increases each July based on the annual CPI for the year. Retiree or beneficiary must be age 60 and retired for 5 or more years to be eligible for CPI increase. Benefit applies to active members who will become eligible following retirement.
For PERS, the Section 5-10-22h prohibits active increase while PERS is less than 85% funded. It is currently 77.6% funded. Based on estimates for inactive members, the retiree increase in the bill will exceed the retiree increase limitation.
For TRS, the Section 18-7A-28e prohibits an active benefit increase until TRS is fully funded. Based on estimates for inactive members, the retiree increase in the bill will exceed the retiree increase limitation.
Based on the analysis, the benefits under this bill exceed the limitations provided in 2005 Pension Reform legislation.
See the Pension Committee chairman for details.
Fiscal Detail of Actuarial Impact
Impact on current benefit costs, prior service benefit costs and ongoing contribution requirements following full implementation.
| Impact On |
Following Full Implementation |
| Increase in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability |
Initial Impact on Annual Contribution Requirement of System(s) |
Contribution Increase as a Percentage of Annual Payroll |
| Total Annual Costs |
$999,999,999.00 |
$999,999,999.00 |
99.99 % |
| Normal Cost of System |
N/A |
$999,999,999.00 |
99.99 % |
| Past Service Liabilities |
$999,999,999.00 |
$999,999,999.00 |
99.99 % |
Fiscal Year Past Service
Amortization Period Ends |
N/A |
|
N/A |
Explanation of above Actuarial estimates:
The bill provides annual CPI retiree benefit increases for retirees age 60 with 5 or more years retired. The CPI cola based increase will result in a significant increase in both the Active Member Normal Cost plus the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liabilities. Amounts are estimated to be well in excess of 2005 Pension Reform limitations.
Analysis of Impact on Public Pension Policy:
Bill would add COLA benefits to PERS and TRS which is a significant increase in the value of benefits in the two systems
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The bill provides for annual retiree benefit increases each July based on the annual CPI for the year. Retiree or beneficiary must be age 60 and retired for 5 or more years to be eligible for CPI increase. Benefit applies to active members who will become eligible following retirement.
For PERS, the Section 5-10-22h prohibits active increase while PERS is less than 85% funded. It is currently 77.6% funded. Based on estimates for inactive members, the retiree increase in the bill will exceed the retiree increase limitation.
For TRS, the Section 18-7A-28e prohibits an active benefit increase until TRS is fully funded. Based on estimates for inactive members, the retiree increase in the bill will exceed the retiree increase limitation.
Based on the analysis, the benefits under this bill exceed the limitations provided in 2005 Pension Reform legislation.
See the Pension Committee chairman for details.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2013
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
999,999,999 |
999,999,999 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
999,999,999 |
999,999,999 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above Fiscal Note estimates (include possible long-range effect):
The bill provides annual CPI retiree benefit increases for retirees age 60 with 5 or more years retired. The CPI cola based increase will result in a significant increase in both the Active Member Normal Cost plus the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liabilities. Amounts are estimated to be well in excess of 2005 Pension Reform limitations.
Memorandum
Bill would add COLA benefits to PERS and TRS which is a significant increase in the value of benefits in the two systems
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Harry W. Mandel, MAAA, MSPA, EA, Board Actuary
Email Address: harry.w.mandel@wv.gov