Minnesota HF4988 modifies health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters disabled in the line of duty.

Minnesota HF4988 amends the state's statutes to modify eligibility for continued health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled in the line of duty. The bill specifies that employers must continue to pay the employer's contribution for health insurance coverage for these individuals and, if applicable, their dependents. Coverage continues until the peace officer or firefighter reaches age 65 or, if deceased, would have reached age 65. The bill also outlines the process for determining eligibility and the binding nature of these determinations.

Minnesota HF4988 modifies health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters disabled in the line of duty.

Minnesota HF4988 amends the state's statutes to modify eligibility for continued health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled in the line of duty. The bill specifies that employers must continue to pay the employer's contribution for health insurance coverage for these individuals and, if applicable, their dependents. Coverage continues until the peace officer or firefighter reaches age 65 or, if deceased, would have reached age 65. The bill also outlines the process for determining eligibility and the binding nature of these determinations.