To give state retirees a 10% increase

HB 4889 increases retirement benefits for eligible West Virginia state retirees and their beneficiaries. It provides a 10% phased increase (over three years starting July 1, 2026) to monthly benefits for retirees aged 70+ with at least 25 years of service who currently receive less than $1,000 per month, and for beneficiaries of joint survivor annuities receiving less than $500 per month. The bill applies only to those retired before the bill's effective date and does not affect benefits retroactively.