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Change of beneficiary. d. Change in type of coverage. Change of marital status. f. Change in number of dependents. Worker's Compensation In accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, the City provides coverage for medical expenses in the event of work related injury or disease, plus partial salary continuation in the event of disability, and additional benefits if the injury or disease causes partial or permanent disability or death. Employees are automatically covered under the workers' compensation plan as soon as employment begins. To be eligible for workers' compensation, the injury or disease must arise out of and occur during the course of employment. The City pays the entire cost of this protection. Benefits paid depend entirely on the benefit schedule set up by the State of Minnesota and applicable at the time the work related injury or disease is incurred. If an employee has a work-related injury or disease and is under a doctor's care, that employee cannot change doctors for treatment of this work-related injury or disease without first contacting the City's workers' compensation company and obtaining approval to make this change. Steel Toe Boots Reimbursement Public Works employees and the Golf Course Superintendent shall receive an annual reimbursement as established by resolution for the purchase of steel toe boots. The employee must submit the standard reimbursement form along with a receipt for the purchase. The reimbursement shall not exceed the annual amount established by City Council resolution. Employee Recognition The City recognizes that a formal employee recognition program is an important component of the City's benefit package and helps attract and retain quality employees. The City takes great satisfaction in the accomplishments of its employees and extends recognition in the following ways: 29 142286x12