If the retirement system is terminated or contributions are completely discontinued, the rights of all members to benefits accrued or contributions made to the date of such termination or discontinuance, to the extent then funded, may not be forfeited.
W. Va. Code § 51-9-17
Benefits not forfeited if system terminates
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