SF4330 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Teachers Retirement Association define medical provider and add physician assistant to the medical professionals who can submit a report to receive or continue disability pension benefits
Related bill: HF4167
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To adjust who can provide medical input for disability pension decisions under the Teachers Retirement Association. The bill adds a formal definition of “medical provider” and allows these professionals to submit reports in support of a member’s application to receive or continue disability pension benefits.
Main Provisions
- Defines “Medical provider” to include:
- physician
- chiropractor
- physician assistant
- APRN (advanced practice registered nurse)
- psychologist (for matters involving mental impairment)
- Enables medical providers to submit reports in support of a member’s application for disability pension benefits or for continued eligibility.
- Adds the new definition and reporting authority to Minnesota Statutes 2024, affecting sections 354.05 (definition), 354.07 (disability process), and 354.48 (disability benefits procedures).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a formal, expanded list of professionals who can submit disability-related medical reports, broadening beyond physicians to include physician assistants, chiropractors, APRNs, and psychologists for mental impairment cases.
- Updates the statutory framework (sections 354.05, 354.07, 354.48) to reflect the new medical-provider definition and associated reporting requirements within the Teachers Retirement Association’s disability determination process.
Definitions (Key Term Added)
- Medical provider: an individual licensed as a physician, chiropractor, physician assistant, APRN, or a psychologist when the issue involves mental impairment.
Relevant Terms - Medical provider - Teachers Retirement Association - disability pension benefits - physician - chiropractor - physician assistant - APRN - psychologist - mental impairment - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - 354.05, 354.07, 354.48
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Definition of 'Medical provider' including physician, chiropractor, physician assistant, APRN, and psychologist (for mental impairment).",
"Physician assistant added to the medical professionals who can submit reports in support of a member's application to receive or continue disability pension benefits."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Adds a new subdivision defining 'Medical provider' to Minn. Stat. 354.05 and includes eligible professionals.",
"modified": [
"Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 354.05 amended by adding Subd. 44."
]
},
"citation": "354.05",
"subdivision": "Subd.44"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Amendment to 354.07, subd. 2 (details not provided in excerpt)."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill includes an amendment to Minn. Stat. 354.07, subdivision 2. The provided excerpt does not specify the exact changes.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "354.07",
"subdivision": "Subd.2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Amendment to 354.48, subd. 4 (details not provided in excerpt)."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill includes an amendment to Minn. Stat. 354.48, subdivision 4. The provided excerpt does not specify the exact changes.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "354.48",
"subdivision": "Subd.4"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee