Minnesota Department of Public Safety Launches Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program Online Tool

2024年6月10日

In 2023, the Legislature passed a law that impacted the PSOB, 和 provided a one-time appropriation of $100 million to offer full reimbursements to employers.

On June 3, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched the new Public Safety Officer’s Benefit (PSOB) online program. The PSOB provides reimbursement to public safety employers for eligible health care, 治疗, 工资, 和 benefit costs under Minnesota Statute, section 299A.465, subdivision 4 和 Minnesota Statute, section 299A.475. The new online tool replaced the former reimbursement form.  

Recent PSOB funding 和 changes

In 2023, the Legislature passed a law that impacted the PSOB. A one-time appropriation of $100 million to the PSOB was set aside to provide full reimbursements to employers. Previously the reimbursement account was underfunded, 和 employers received only partial reimbursement on a prorated basis. The PSOB program was also exp和ed to reimburse employers for costs related to the new psychological condition 治疗 requirement, which is a prerequisite for duty disability benefits for psychological injuries.

PSOB reimbursement eligibility

To be eligible for reimbursement from the PSOB, the law requires that as of Jan. 1, 2024, employers must provide police officers 和 firefighters with either:

  • Annual wellness training.
  • An employee assistance program or peer support program.

Employers must submit reimbursement requests for the previous fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) by Aug. 每年1. The online tool allows employers to submit requests 和 receive reimbursement on a rolling basis throughout the year. DPS recommends larger agencies submit applications monthly.

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