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SCANDIA, Minn. — A former Minnesota Department of Corrections employee who no longer can work because of a prison assault could lose his employee insurance.
Police officers and firefighters who put themselves in harm’s way are not treated the same way and some wonder if Minnesota law needs to change.
Dave Kampa has been unable to work for the past two and half years. His workers’ compensation payments are nearing their end. Because of it, he and his family fear skyrocketing health insurance costs could force them from their home.
Full story: Prison guard hit by inmate, loses medical insurance