This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 268B.185, subdivision 1, to address and correct various oversights, inconsistencies, and technical errors in the law regarding the repayment of overpaid medical leave benefits. The amendment specifies that any applicant who is determined to have been overpaid benefits, either due to a determination or an amended determination, or a hearing officer's decision, must promptly repay the overpaid amount to the family and medical benefit insurance account. The bill also clarifies that if the applicant fails to repay the overpayment, including any penalties and interest, the total amount due may be collected through methods permitted by state and federal law.

Additionally, the bill includes an effective date provision stating that the amendments will take effect the day following final enactment, and that unless otherwise specified, each section of the act will be effective at the time the provision being corrected is effective. Notably, the bill replaces the reference to section 268B.08 with section 268B.081, ensuring that the correct legal framework is applied in cases of overpayment determinations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.185