Minnesota HF4167 expands the definition of "medical provider" and allows physician assistants to submit reports for disability pension benefits.

Minnesota HF4167 amends the definition of "medical provider" to include physician assistants, allowing them to submit reports in support of a member's application for disability pension benefits. The bill also modifies the process for determining the validity and merit of disability benefit applications, requiring the executive director to obtain written reports from at least two medical providers. These reports must include expert opinions on whether the member is permanently and totally disabled. The bill is effective the day following final enactment.

Minnesota HF4167 expands the definition of "medical provider" and allows physician assistants to submit reports for disability pension benefits.

Minnesota HF4167 amends the definition of "medical provider" to include physician assistants, allowing them to submit reports in support of a member's application for disability pension benefits. The bill also modifies the process for determining the validity and merit of disability benefit applications, requiring the executive director to obtain written reports from at least two medical providers. These reports must include expert opinions on whether the member is permanently and totally disabled. The bill is effective the day following final enactment.