Streaming link (for public participation):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gY3DaJq-Ok

AGENDA

1. Follow-up on July 16 Meeting
   • Any questions the work group has based on what was presented at the prior meeting.
      
2. Veterans Affairs Disability Schedule and Benefits
   • MDVA Presentation
     • Ron Quade, Director of Veterans Claims and Field Operations, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
     • Eric Meline, Deputy Director of Field Operations and Medical Center Services, MDVA
     • Jon Kelly, Government Affairs Director, MDVA
     • Jeff Burth, Deputy Director of Claims, MDVA
     • Jonathan Albert, Claims West Supervisor, MDVA
     • Peter Hansen, Intergovernmental Liaison, MDVA
     • Todd Kubinski, Master Trainer, MDVA
     • Kathy Marshik, Field Operations Trainer, MDVA
     • John Ecker, Field Operations Trainer, MDVA
        
3. Overview of (1) SEGIP, (2) PEIP, and (3) Health Insurance Coverage for Retirees and Duty Disabled Members of the MSRS State Patrol Plan
   • MMB Presentation
     • Galen Benshoof, Enterprise Director for Employee Insurance, Minnesota Management and Budget
        
4. Overview of the Health Care Savings Plan and Duty Disability Statistics for the MSRS State Patrol Plan
   • MSRS Presentation
     • Erin Leonard, Executive Director, Minnesota State Retirement System
        
5. Next Meeting: Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
   • The tentative plan for this meeting is to discuss subcommittee logistics (.5 hour) and use the remainder of the meeting time for each subcommittee to have their first meeting. LCPR staff is working on finding two additional conference rooms with remote accessibility.
   • The co-chairs determined who will lead each subcommittee. In Tim's case, subject to his agreement, which he gave.
     • Representative Terry Stier will lead subcommittee 1.
     • Co-chair Shane Myre will lead subcommittee 2.
     • Tim Dahl will lead subcommittee 3.
        
6. Adjourn

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