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The 2026 legislative changes represent an attempt to make
the Minnesota workers’ compensation system operate as efficiently and
effectively as possible. While some of the changes benefit injured Employees,
others provide additional lenience to Employers and Insurers. Specifically, the
changes may result in an increase in claims for post -traumatic stress
disorder. They also serve to increase overall exposure for permanent partial
disability benefits. To the benefit of Employers and Insurers, the new legislation
provides additional time to amend a primary liability determination where
additional investigation is needed.
Changes Impacting all Dates of Injury
Minn. Stat. § 176.155, Subd. 1. Employer’s Physician
This rule allows employees to have a personal physician or
unpaid witness present at an IME. It is still the responsibility of the
employee to cover the cost of the attendance of their personal physician, but
they are now allowed to have someone other than their physician present during
an examination.
Changes Impacting Dates of Injury on or After October
1, 2026
Minn. Stat § 176.011, Subd. 15. Occupational Disease
Minn. Stat. § 176.221, Subd. 1. Commencement of
Payment
Minn. Stat. § 176.101, Subd. 2a. Permanent Partial
Disability
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The dollar amount for any given permanent
partial disability rating has been increased by approximately 20%