FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
TRS 2601
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This Bill provides that an application for disability retirement under TRS must include a statement of disability from the member’s own physician.
The bill does not change the benefits that may become payable to the member. It is intended to match current administrative procedures being followed by the CPRB in the administration of TRS disability benefits.
The bill could result in a reduction in future litigation costs.
Fiscal Note Detail
Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2012 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
2013 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
Fiscal Year (Upon Full Implementation) |
1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Since the Bill does not change any benefits payable to a disabled member. There is no change in either the Normal Cost nor the Actuarial Accrued Liabilities under TRS.
Memorandum
Provides for a clarification in Statutes to match administrative proceedures.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Harry W. Mandel, Board Actuary, MAAA, MSPA, EA
Email Address: harry.w.mandel@wv.gov