Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits Awarded to Injured Minneapolis Firefighter

Meuser Law Office, P.A. recently secured approval for Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 299A.465 on behalf of a Minneapolis Firefighter who sustained a number of ankle injuries over the course of his career, the earliest of which dated back over 20 years, and which occurred when he stumbled while running through the fire hall to prepare to get on the rig to respond to a fire alarm. His ankle condition worsened to the point that he could no longer perform the duties of a firefighter. Because this individual was over the age of 55 and had over 20 years of service, he was ineligible for PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability benefits; however, because his injury still met the Duty Disability criteria, he was determined to be eligible for Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits under Minn. Stat. § 299A.465.