Livestream link (for public participation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eDLDM0KYuE

1. Presentation from the Minnesota Fire Initiative (MnFIRE)
   • George Esbensen, CEO, MnFIRE
   • DeeDee Jankovich, Executive Director, MnFIRE
   • Margaret Gavian, PhD. Founder and Director, Blue Peak Consulting 
      
2. Follow-up on October 1^st Meeting
   • Any questions the Work Group has based on what was presented at the last meeting.
   • Discussion and tentative conclusions based on the "Analysis of Retiree Healthcare Costs" by the Commission's actuaries, VIA Actuarial Solutions, at the last meeting.
     • Reminder: this analysis is costing the Commission approximately $21,000.
     • Can the Work Group incorporate the following chart (see pdf of the agenda) from slide 9 of the VIA presentation into its recommendations (keep in mind that the contribute rates are intended to provide the funds needed by a P&F Plan retiree to pay premiums for single coverage in a high-deductible medical plan beginning at age 55)?
        
3. Discussion of H.R.6157 - FORCE Act of 2025 and H.R.6147 - Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act, proposed legislation in the US House of Representatives
   • Brian Rice, Attorney, Rice, Walther & Mosley LLP
      
4. Breakout Into Subcommittees (as time permits)
   • Subcommittee Member Lists
   • Subcommittee Grid
   • Subcommittee 1 (health insurance): Columbine Conference Room
     • Co-chair Representative Terry Stier will lead subcommittee 1.
   • Subcommittee 2 (duty disability): COB Conference Room 101
     • Co-chair Shane Myre will lead subcommittee 2.
        
5. Next Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Please note that there will not be a meeting on October 15^th.
    
6. Adjourn

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