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Ramsey County staff recommend private MetLife plan for Minnesota paid leave; RBA to seek opt‑out by Nov. 10
Summary
County HR recommended opting out of the state plan for Minnesota Paid Leave and pursuing a private plan with MetLife, citing a two‑year rate guarantee and projected savings. Staff will return next week with a Request for Board Action to authorize contracting and submit the state's opt‑out application before the Nov. 10 deadline.
Ramsey County officials told the Board of Commissioners on Oct. 7 that they intend to seek an opt‑out from the state Minnesota Paid Leave program and pursue a private plan with MetLife, pending board authorization and a contract.
The recommendation comes after a presentation from Jessica Mumford, Leaves and Accommodations manager in Ramsey County Human Resources, who said, “Minnesota paid leave ... goes into effect 01/01/2026” and explained the program provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for medical reasons and up to 12 weeks for family reasons, with a combined maximum of 20 weeks.
Mumford told commissioners that employers may either participate in the state plan or request permission to opt out and offer a state‑approved private plan. She…
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