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CONTINUATION OF HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

CONTINUATION OF HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers

November 17, 2022 by Daniel Harrison
The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers

It is well documented that law enforcement officers have a higher risk than the general public of developing certain occupational diseases such as Covid-19, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and certain heart conditions. The Minnesota legislature recognized this increased risk and… Read more »

Choosing Your Benefits

November 2, 2022 by Lindsey Rowland
Choosing Your Benefits

If you are injured on duty and you’re close to retirement age, you may be trying to decide whether or not to pursue a retirement benefit or a Duty Disability benefit. We can help you with that process. There are… Read more »

When Do I Need a Lawyer if I’ve Been Injured in the Line of Duty?

October 1, 2020 by Jennifer Yackley
When Do I Need a Lawyer if I’ve Been Injured in the Line of Duty?

Quite often Minnesota police officers with serious on-duty injuries wait to speak with a lawyer until they’re dealing with a legal mess. What I hear from these individuals is since they assumed that they had a “legitimate” injury, they didn’t think they… Read more »

299A.465 Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits and Cash Waivers

September 18, 2019 by Jennifer Yackley
299A.465 Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits and Cash Waivers

In Minnesota, a police officer or firefighter who suffers from a physical or mental condition that limits their ability to perform the normal duties of their position for a period of at least one year, and where that condition is… Read more »

Death and Dependency Benefits

April 24, 2019 by Meuser, Yackley & Rowland
Death and Dependency Benefits

When a work-related injury or condition is a substantial factor in causing an employee’s death, the employee’s dependents are entitled to certain benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. This is referred to as a “dependency claim.” If an injured worker… Read more »

Minn. Stat. § 299A.465 Health Insurance Coverage: Summary Judgment in Favor of Three First Responders in District Court

March 5, 2019 by Meuser, Yackley & Rowland
Minn. Stat. § 299A.465 Health Insurance Coverage: Summary Judgment in Favor of Three First Responders in District Court

If you are a police officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty, you and your family may be entitled to health insurance coverage through your employer through the age of 65. The legislature through Minnesota Statutes § 299A.465… Read more »

Minnesota Continuation of Health Insurance Claims: The “Nothing to Continue” Defense

September 20, 2018 by Meuser, Yackley & Rowland
Minnesota Continuation of Health Insurance Claims: The “Nothing to Continue” Defense

What benefits does Minnesota Statutes § 299A.465 provide for duty disabled officers? Minnesota Statutes § 299A.465 provides duty disabled police officers, firefighters and their dependents with health insurance coverage through their former employer through the age of 65. The employer… Read more »

Medical Treatment & The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act

August 30, 2017 by Meuser, Yackley & Rowland
Medical Treatment & The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act

Can I choose my treating physician? Yes, you have the right to choose your treating health care provider. But, you must choose wisely because once you choose a treating physician, it becomes difficult to switch. As such, you also have to… Read more »

Meuser Law Office, P.A. Attorneys Speak at the St. Paul Firefighters Union Meeting

June 29, 2017 by Ron Meuser
Meuser Law Office, P.A. Attorneys Speak at the St. Paul Firefighters Union Meeting

Ron Meuser, Mary Beth Boyce and Ashley Biermann of Meuser Law Office, P.A. were proud and honored to speak at the St. Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 Union membership meeting on June 6th & 7th, 2017 held in St. Paul, Minnesota. The St. Paul Firefighters Local 21 has been representing… Read more »

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  • The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers
  • Choosing Your Benefits
  • Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers
  • Claim Petitions: What it Means When Your Work Comp Claim is Denied

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