State employees receive a variety of benefits, and it can be confusing. One aspect of an HR professional's job is to help the employee navigate the benefits options and complete the appropriate forms correctly. This page lists the different benefits available to employees and links to the agencies responsible for their administration.
For benefits-related inquiries, the Division of Personnel is not your primary resource. Instead, we recommend visiting the following websites:
Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA): For health benefits.
WV Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB): For retirement plans.
These websites offer the most accurate and up-to-date information on your benefits.
The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) is dedicated to providing comprehensive health and life insurance benefits to state and public employees, retirees, and their dependents. As a crucial component of the public workforce infrastructure, PEIA focuses on offering high-quality, cost-effective insurance solutions that meet the diverse needs of its members. Through careful management and strategic planning, PEIA strives to maintain the affordability and sustainability of its programs, ensuring that public employees and their families have access to essential health and wellness services.
The Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB) oversees the administration and management of public retirement systems for state and local government employees. The CPRB is committed to ensuring the financial stability and effective operation of these retirement systems, providing secure and reliable retirement benefits. Through diligent governance and strategic planning, the board works to protect the interests of public employees and retirees, ensuring their long-term financial well-being.
In addition to health care and retirement, the State of West Virginia offers employees a wide variety of competitive financial and personal benefits. The benefits package includes all financial rewards that are generally not paid directly to the employee. These benefits are a significant part of employee “total compensation.”