Retirement Eligibility

Your eligibility to retire from WVU and continue your health insurance coverage depends on which retirement vendor you participate with.

The TIAA plans establish the below eligibility:

• Any age with 30 years of Service
• Age 60 with at least 5 years of Service

West Virginia State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) eligibility:

• Full benefits at age 60 with 5 years of service
• Full benefits at age 55 with 30 years of service
• Full benefits at any age with 35 years of service
• Reduced benefits before age 55 with at least 30 but less than 35 years of service