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Authors and families urge restoring lifetime health coverage for duty‑disabled public safety workers; cities warn of fiscal hit
Summary
Senators and multiple first‑responders testified in support of SF4464 to restore employer‑provided health coverage past the current five‑year cap for public‑safety employees injured on duty; the League of Minnesota Cities warned of large long‑term costs and urged a funding plan before changes.
Senator Steve Howe presented Senate File 4464 to the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement, saying the bill would close a gap that can leave public‑safety workers without employer‑provided health insurance if a line‑of‑duty physical injury ends their careers. "When someone is injured in service to their country or their community, our obligation is to take care of them," Howe said.
Supporters gave personal testimony about lifelong injuries and uncertain recoveries. Mike Ladue of Law Enforcement Labor Services told the commission he represents more than 8,800 public‑safety professionals and described the…
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