In the state of Minnesota, police officers and firefighters are generally covered for disability and retirement benefits under the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Police and Fire Plan.

Minnesota firefighters or police officers who sustain injuries on the job are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including medical expense benefits, wage loss benefits, permanent partial disability benefits, and/or rehabilitation and retraining benefits. They may also be entitled to Healthcare Continuation Benefits in accordance with Minn. Stat. §299A.465.