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Virginia City moves to contract administrator for Minnesota paid family and medical leave
Summary
The committee moved to pursue contracting with Madison National Life to administer Minnesota''1s new paid family and medical leave program starting Jan. 1, 2026; staff said the service would cost about $76,235 per year and could offset short-term disability expenses.
Virginia City''1s committee of the whole voted Oct. 21 to move forward with contracting a private administrator to manage the state-mandated Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave program that begins Jan. 1, 2026.
City Administrator Ritzy Benesperit told the committee the city''1s practical options were to self-administer the new state program or hire an outside firm. HR and benefits staff recommended using an outside administrator, and Councilor Johnson moved to contract with Madison National Life; the motion was supported and advanced for council action.
Why it matters: The statute requires both employer and employee contributions and creates a new paid-leave benefit that will interact with…
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