Minnesota bill HF3947 makes injured paramedics and emergency medical technicians eligible for continued health insurance coverage.

Minnesota bill HF3947 amends state statutes to include injured paramedics and emergency medical technicians in the eligibility for continued health insurance coverage. This coverage applies to those who are not covered under another group health plan and extends to their dependents if they were receiving dependent coverage at the time of injury. The coverage continues until the injured individual reaches age 65 or would have reached age 65 if deceased. The bill is effective for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2020.

Minnesota bill HF3947 makes injured paramedics and emergency medical technicians eligible for continued health insurance coverage.

Minnesota bill HF3947 amends state statutes to include injured paramedics and emergency medical technicians in the eligibility for continued health insurance coverage. This coverage applies to those who are not covered under another group health plan and extends to their dependents if they were receiving dependent coverage at the time of injury. The coverage continues until the injured individual reaches age 65 or would have reached age 65 if deceased. The bill is effective for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2020.