West Virginia Code | §15-2A-22 code.wvlegislature.gov/15-2A-22Private View §15-2A-22. Limitations on benefit increases. (a) The state will not increase any existing benefits or create any new benefits for any retirees or beneficiaries currently receiving monthly benefit payments from the system, other than an increase in benefits or new benefits effected by operation of law in effect on the effective date of this article, in an amount that would exceed more than one ...