MN SF4203

Modifies duty disability eligibility to exclude members age 55 or older with more than 20 years of service, and members age 55 or older with at least 20 years of service who meet retirement requirements receive a different benefit classification.

Creates a new category for members age 55 or older meeting retirement requirements but with less than 20 years of service, who receive a 60-month limited disability benefit followed by transition to retirement annuity provisions under subdivision 5a.

Restructures regular disability eligibility to exclude members age 55 or older with more than 15 years of service, applying similar age and service limitations as duty disability provisions.

Establishes that certain disability annuity payments for members meeting retirement requirements are classified as retirement annuities for all purposes except eligibility determination.

Effective date of July 1, 2020 for disability applications received on or after that date.