PEIA shall conduct an independent actuarial study of the financial solvency of the plan, including, but not limited to, a consideration of alternatives to bring long-term financial stability to the plan, options regarding continued nonstate employee participation in the plan, collapsing salary levels, and any other cost-saving measures. PEIA shall seek input from public employees, retirees, providers, and other interested parties on solutions to evaluate in the study. The actuarial study shall begin on or before July 1, 2023. A report on the study shall be presented to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on or before July 1, 2024.
W. Va. Code § 5-16-31