Governor Signs Bill to Extend COVID Presumption

Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a bill that will extend a presumption that COVID-19 is compensable for frontline workers. Walz on Monday enacted HF 2253, which extends through the end of the year the presumption that was set to expire May 1. The presumption applies to doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police, correctional officers and child care workers. The bill includes other provisions based on recommendations from the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council. It will authorize a $1,000 penalty for health care providers who attempt to collect payment from an injured worker, an...