MSRS Corrections Plan

Overview of Disability Benefits

A Minnesota State-employed corrections officer who suffers from a disability that is expected to prevent him or her from performing his or her normal duties for a period of at least one year may be eligible for disability benefits under the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Corrections Plan.

Regular disability benefits are payable at a variable rate based on the number of years of service. If the disability is the result of a work-related injury or illness, and the injury or illness was incurred while performing duties that are inherently dangerous and specific to corrections officers, the corrections officer may be eligible for duty disability benefits. Duty disability benefits are payable at a base rate of 50% of the member’s high-five salary and are non-taxable.