Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees

SB 191 modifies West Virginia's retirement benefits for dependents of State Police officers who retire due to disability. It ensures these dependents receive the same benefits as dependents of officers who retire after 20 years of service without disability. Specifically, the bill adjusts the calculation in §15-2-33(a)(1) and (a)(2) to make disability retirees' dependents eligible for the full "greater of" benefit amount, rather than the lower $5,000 minimum. This change directly affects the surviving spouses, children, and parents of State Police officers who take disability retirement. The policy update aims to align benefits for all dependents regardless of whether the officer retired due to disability or completed 20 years of service.