Medical/Basic Life Insurance

Full‑time employees of the State of West Virginia are eligible for enrollment in the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Benefit Plan. The plan offers hospital, surgical, major medical, prescription drug and other medical care benefit coverage to employees and dependents and retirees. Participation in the insurance plan is voluntary. Detailed information concerning types of coverage and plans is provided by the Office of Human Resources and/or the Public Employees Insurance Agency.

Coverage terminates at the end of the month in which an employee voluntarily ends his/her employment and goes off the payroll. Coverage for an employee who is involuntarily terminated or laid off may continue for three additional months after the end of the month in which the employee goes off the payroll. This extension of basic coverage is provided at no additional cost to the employee. For exclusions, information on pre-certification and applicable premium costs, employees should contact Public Employees Insurance Agency.