PEIA plan year 2027 input needed, statewide public hearings scheduled for November
By RealWV staff,
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following an Oct. 23 meeting, the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board has announced a series of public hearings regarding plan year 2027 benefits (benefits from 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 and 1/1/27 – 12/31/27 for Medicare members).
To be discussed is a proposed 3% aggregate premium increase for employees and employers, an average family tier spousal surcharge increase of $200, changes to Plan D (including an increased deductible), and more.
Public hearings will be held at the following locations:
| Date | City | Location | Registration | Start Time |
| Monday Nov. 3 | Wheeling | The Highlands Event Center546 Cabela DriveTriadelphia, WV 26059 | 5:30-6 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday Nov. 6 | Beckley | Beckley-Raleigh Convention Center200 Armory DriveBeckley, WV 25801 | 5:30-6 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday Nov. 10 | Martinsburg | Holiday Inn Martinsburg301 Foxcroft AvenueMartinsburg, WV 25401 | 5:30-6 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday Nov. 13 | Charleston | Charleston Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25305 | 5:30-6 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday Nov. 17 | Morgantown | Mountainlair Student Union – Gold Ballroom1550 University AvenueMorgantown, WV 26506 | 5:30-6 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday Nov. 20 | Virtual | Virtual Public Hearing – Join from a computer or smartphone to see/hear the presentation or dial in to hear the discussion. Meeting Link:meet.google.com/nhs-ekrf-auu Phone Number:(US) 1 415-855-1270 PIN: 449 094 813#Presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m. | n/a | 6:00 pm |
A public hearing presentation preview has been made available at peia.wv.gov. Additional information may be found below:
