Pipestone County to end voluntary short‑term disability benefit at year end

County human resources staff presented a request to discontinue the county's voluntary short-term disability benefit, recommending the change because the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will provide overlapping wage-replacement coverage. The county staff explained maintaining both programs would add administrative complexity and potential confusion; the board approved discontinuation effective Dec. 31, 2025. "The PFML program substantially overlaps with and exceeds the coverage provided under the current short-term disability benefit," the presenter said.