Significant dates in Minnesota workers’ compensation can be found below and are grouped based on type of benefit.
Date |
Change |
Minn. Statute |
10-1-2021 |
TTD minimum set as 20% of the maximum PTD rate (102% of SAWW) |
176.101 |
10-1-2018 |
PTD benefits cease at age 72, with an exception for workers injured on the job after age 67. Workers injured at that age or older get 5 years of PTD benefits. |
176.101 |
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TPD not to exceed 275 weeks or 450 weeks after the date of injury. |
176.101 |
10-1-2013 |
For injuries on or after, escalation deferred to the third anniversary. Max escalation 3%. No adjustment <0% |
176.645 |
10-1-2008 |
TTD limited to 130 weeks except when approved retraining is in place. |
176.101 (1) |
10-1-2000 |
Retraining filing requirements increased from 104 to 156 weeks. |
176.102 (11c) |
10-1-1995 |
TTD limited to 104 weeks except when approved retraining is in place. |
176.101 (1) |
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For injuries on or after, escalation deferred to the fourth anniversary. Max escalation 2%. |
176.645 |
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Retraining claim must be filed before 104 weeks of TTD/TPD paid. |
176.102 (11c) |
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Employee presumed retired at age 67 (rebuttable.) |
176.101 (4) |
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PTD requirement tied to employee's PPD and age. |
176.101 (5) |
10-1-1992 |
TPD not to exceed 225 weeks (or 450 weeks after injury.) |
176.101 (2) |
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For injuries on or after, first escalation deferred to the second anniversary. Max escalation 4%. |
176.645 |
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Minor must be PTD to receive max TTD. |
176.101 (6) |
1-1-1984 |
TTD until 90 days after MMI or retraining. |
176.101 (3) |
10-1-1981 |
Escalation of benefits made on anniversary date of DOI. |
176.645 |
10-1-1977 |
TPD unlimited. |
176.101 |
8-1-1975 |
TTD unlimited. |
176.101 |
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Escalation of benefits on 10/1 each year. Max escalation 6%. |
176.645 |
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- Minnesota Statute 176.101
Date |
Change |
10-1-2018 |
"New" PPD schedule effective. |
10-1-2000 |
"New" PPD schedule effective. See PPD Schedule. |
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Employee may request PPD in lump sum. Present value calculation allowed. See PPD Calc - Amount. |
10-1-1995 |
PPD payable weekly. Two-tier system repealed. See PPD Schedule. |
7-1-1993 |
"New" PPD Schedule effective. |
1-1-1984 |
Two-tier permanency (IC and ERC) scheduled established. See IC Schedule and ERC Schedule. |
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- Minnesota Statute 176.111
- Dependency benefits are governed by the law in effect on the date of death; however, the date of injury governs the AWW and the date annual escalation takes place.
Date |
Change |
4-28-2000 |
Fatality without dependents requires payment of $60,000 to employee's estate. |
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Minimum dependency compensation of $60,000. |
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Max burial expenses increased to $15,000. |
10-1-1992 |
Max burial expenses increased to $7,500. |
10-1-1983 |
Dependency to surviving spouse payable as weekly benefits only (no option for lump sum.) |
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Remarriage no longer results in termination of spouse's dependency benefits. |
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Max burial expenses increased from $1,000 to $2,500. |
7-1-1981 |
Dependency to surviving spouse limited to 10 years (lump sum or weekly with escalation after last child no longer dependent.) |
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If remarries, spouse gets the lesser of two year lump sum of remaining weekly benefits. |
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For single households, social security offset computed only once for spouse and dependent children. |
8-1-1975 |
No limit on dependency benefits to surviving spouse except remarriage. |
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For single households, social security offset on dependency benefits computed only on children's portion. |
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If remarried, spouse gets lump sum of two more years of compensation. |
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Date |
Change |
Minn. Statute |
5-28-2011 |
Home modification benefits increased to max $75,000. |
176.137 |
1-4-1995 |
Permanent Treatment Parameters adopted. |
176.1351 |
12-1-1993 |
IME fee schedule adopted. |
176.136 |
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Managed Care Rules adopted. |
176.1351 |
10-1-1992 |
Home modification benefits up to max $60,000. |
176.137 |
10-1-1977 |
Home modification benefits up to max $30,000. |
176.137 |
6-8-1972 |
Chiropractic care allowed as medical care. |
176.135 |
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Date |
Change |
Minn. Statute |
1-1-2019 |
PTSD is presumed work-related occupational disease for active-duty first responders.
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176.011 |
10-1-2013 |
PTSD is accepted as work-related injury; must be diagnosed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist using DSM 5.
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176.011 |
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- See Supplemental Benefits rates
Date |
Change |
Minn. Statute |
10-1-1995 |
Supplemental benefits repealed for injuries on or after. |
176.101 |
7-1-1992 |
Second Injury Fund reimbursement repealed for injuries on or after this date. |
176.129 |
7-1-1987 |
Second Injury Fund cases apportionable. |
176.129 |
10-1-1983 |
Requirements for supplemental benefits are 208 weeks total disability or disability 4 years post injury. |
176.132 |
8-1-1974 |
Requirements for supplemental benefits are 104 weeks total disability of disability 4 years post injury. |
176.132 |
9-1-1971 |
End of Special Fund automatic registration of physical impairments. |
176.129 |
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SCF indemnity deductible increased from 26 weeks to 52 weeks. |
176.129 |
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Date |
Change |
Minn. Statute |
1-1-2018 |
WCRA adds Jumbo retention limit. |
79.34-79.40 |
10-1-2013 |
Attorney's fees maximum increased to $26,000. |
176.081 (1) |
1-1-1996 |
WCRA adds third retention limit. |
79.34-40 |
7-1-1995 |
Equitable apportionment no longer allowed, except by agreement, by arbitration or for occupational diseases. |
176.191 |
7-1-1992 |
Attorneys' fees maximum increased from $6,500 to $13,000. |
176.081 (1) |
10-1-1979 |
WCRA created. |
79.34-49 |
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