This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify the eligibility criteria for continued health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled in the line of duty. It specifies that coverage applies to those who are eligible for duty disability benefits or do not qualify due to certain eligibility requirements. The bill introduces a new requirement for peace officers or firefighters who do not qualify for duty disability benefits to submit a request for continued health insurance coverage to the Public Employees Retirement Association. Additionally, it clarifies the responsibilities of employers regarding the payment of health insurance contributions for these individuals and their dependents until they reach age 65.

The bill also includes provisions that allow peace officers or firefighters to waive health coverage without receiving any compensation from their employer, ensuring that any such agreements made prior to the enactment date remain valid. Furthermore, it establishes that once a duty disability determination is made, employers cannot challenge the continuation of health coverage. The effective date of these changes is retroactively set to May 24, 2025.