Subdivision 1. Eligibility. The incentive in subdivision 2 is available to any employee of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in the Department of Public Safety who:
(1) retires during the pay period in which the employee's 55th birthday occurs, or retires during the first pay period after the employee's 55th birthday in which the employee's anniversary date occurs;
(2) is covered by the State Patrol retirement fund and is eligible to receive an annuity from that fund at the time of retirement; and
(3) is receiving the full employer contribution for health and dental coverage immediately before retirement, or is on an unpaid leave of absence immediately before retirement which began not more than six months before retirement, during which leave the employee continues to be covered by the state group insurance program by employee payment of premiums.
Subd. 2. Incentive. For an employee who meets the requirements of subdivision 1, the employer shall pay the full employer contribution, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining unit in section 179A.10, subdivision 2, clause (1), for health and dental insurance for the employee and, if the employee had dependent coverage immediately before retirement, for the employee's dependents. Notwithstanding section 179A.20, subdivision 2a, the employer contributions under this subdivision must continue until the employee reaches age 65. The postretirement health and dental insurance coverage provided under this section is that coverage the employee was receiving as of the date of retirement, subject to any changes in coverage specified in the collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining unit in section 179A.10, subdivision 2, clause (1).
Subd. 3. Pre-55 incentive. An employee who meets the conditions in subdivision 1 but has attained the age of 50 but not yet 55 at the time of retirement must receive until age 65 an employer contribution of 120 times the amount of the monthly employer contribution applicable to the employee at the time of retirement, divided by the number of months from the date of retirement until the employee attains age 65.
Subd. 4. Duration. If a collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining unit in section 179A.10, subdivision 2, clause (1), does not contain an early retirement incentive similar to that provided in this section, the benefits under this section are not available to an employee who retires after the implementation date of the agreement.
Subd. 5. Transition. An employee otherwise eligible for an early retirement incentive under subdivisions 1 and 2 who retires on or after the employee's 55th birthday and between June 30, 1997, and July 1, 1998, is entitled to the incentive in subdivision 2.
1998 c 351 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 43A — State Employment
Chapter 43A — State Personnel Management
Section 43A.04 — General Powers And Responsibilities Of Commissioner.
Section 43A.045 — Restructuring.
Section 43A.046 — Staff Reductions.
Section 43A.047 — Contracted Services.
Section 43A.05 — Powers And Responsibilities; Personnel.
Section 43A.06 — Powers And Responsibilities; Labor Relations.
Section 43A.07 — Classified Service.
Section 43A.071 — Service Worker.
Section 43A.08 — Unclassified Service.
Section 43A.10 — Selection Process; Eligibility To Compete.
Section 43A.11 — Veteran's Preference.
Section 43A.111 — Noncompetitive Appointment Of Certain Disabled Veterans.
Section 43A.121 — Ranking Of The Applicant Pool.
Section 43A.14 — Appointments.
Section 43A.15 — Noncompetitive And Qualifying Appointments.
Section 43A.16 — Probationary Periods.
Section 43A.17 — Salary Limits, Rates, Ranges And Exceptions.
Section 43A.18 — Total Compensation; Collective Bargaining Agreements; Plans.
Section 43A.181 — Unreimbursed Medical Costs Vacation Donation Program.
Section 43A.1815 — Vacation Donation To Sick Leave Account.
Section 43A.183 — Payment Of Salary Differential To Reserve Forces Who Report For Active Service.
Section 43A.184 — Sick Leave For Veterans With Service-related Disabilities.
Section 43A.185 — Disaster Volunteer Leave.
Section 43A.187 — Blood Donation Leave.
Section 43A.19 — Affirmative Action.
Section 43A.191 — Agency Affirmative Action Programs.
Section 43A.20 — Performance Appraisal And Pay.
Section 43A.21 — Training Programs.
Section 43A.22 — Benefits; Intent.
Section 43A.23 — Contracting Authority.
Section 43A.231 — Procurement Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager And A Platform Technology Vendor.
Section 43A.24 — Eligibility For State Paid Insurance And Benefits.
Section 43A.241 — Insurance Contributions; Former Employees.
Section 43A.26 — Optional Coverages.
Section 43A.27 — Eligibility For Individual Paid Insurance And Benefits.
Section 43A.29 — Contributions By State.
Section 43A.30 — Payment Of Premiums.
Section 43A.31 — Administration.
Section 43A.311 — Drug Purchasing Program.
Section 43A.315 — State Employee Efficient Use Of Health Care Incentive Program.
Section 43A.316 — Public Employees Insurance Program.
Section 43A.317 — Minnesota Employees Insurance Program.
Section 43A.318 — Public Employees Group Long-term Care Insurance Program.
Section 43A.319 — Employee Assistance Program.
Section 43A.32 — Political Activities.
Section 43A.321 — Volunteer Firefighter And Rescue Workers; Agreements.
Section 43A.325 — Best Practices For Investigations.
Section 43A.345 — Early Retirement Incentive.
Section 43A.346 — Postretirement Option.
Section 43A.35 — Death Benefit For Retired Employees.
Section 43A.36 — Relationships With Other Agencies And Jurisdictions.
Section 43A.375 — Deduction For Expenses; Fraud Or Mistake.
Section 43A.38 — Code Of Ethics For Employees In The Executive Branch.
Section 43A.39 — Compliance With Law.
Section 43A.421 — Supported Work Program.
Section 43A.48 — Pretax Expense Accounts.
Section 43A.49 — Voluntary Unpaid Leave Of Absence.
Section 43A.50 — State Employee Combined Charities Campaign Registration.