MSRS State Patrol Plan
Overview of Disability Benefits
A Minnesota State Trooper or other State-employed peace 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) State Patrol Plan.
Regular disability benefits are payable at a base rate of 45% of the member’s high-five salary. If the disability is the result of a work-related injury or illness, and the injury or illness was incurred while performing inherently dangerous duties specific to police officers, the State peace officer may be eligible for duty disability benefits. Duty disability benefits are payable at a base rate of 60% of the member’s high-five salary and are non-taxable.
Minnesota State Troopers and State-employed peace officers who qualify for duty disability benefits are also eligible for healthcare continuation benefits under Minn. Stat. §299A.465. Total and permanent regular or duty disability benefits are available to State peace officers who are permanently and totally disabled from all substantial gainful employment.
We are honored to represent Minnesota’s first responders, such as the MN State Patrol, and proud of the relationship we have built with these employees and the associations that represent them. We make sure any State Trooper injured in the line of duty understands the benefits they are eligible for and work tirelessly with them to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.
