Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits Awarded to Injured Minneapolis Firefighter

Meuser Law Office, P.A. recently secured approval for Continuation of Health Insurance benefits under Minn. Stat. § 299A.465 on behalf of a Minneapolis Firefighter who sustained several shoulder and knee injuries throughout her 25 year career as a firefighter. The City of Minneapolis ultimately terminated her based on her inability to perform the full duties of a firefighter due to her injuries. Because she was over the age of 55 and had in excess of 20 years of service, this firefighter was ineligible for PERA Duty Disability benefits. However, because her injuries otherwise met the PERA Duty Disability criteria, she was deemed eligible for Continuation of Health Insurance benefits in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 299A.465. Meuser Law Office also recently secured a substantial workers’ compensation settlement of $120,000 on behalf of this Minneapolis firefighter.