Minnesota § 176.234 - RELEASE OF DATA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 176.234 — RELEASE OF DATA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.234. RELEASE OF DATA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY
The commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry shall, upon request, provide the commissioner of health data classified as private data under section 13.02, subdivision 12, which are contained in the initial report of injury under section 176.231, and other workers' compensation records related to any individual's injury or illness. Data to be provided include, but are not limited to, all personal identifiers such as name, address, age, sex, and Social Security number for the injured person, employer identification information, insurance information, compensation payments, and physician and rehabilitation reports which the commissioner of labor and industry determines may pertain to specific epidemiologic investigations being conducted by the Department of Health.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 176.234
What does Minnesota Statutes § 176.234 cover?
Section 176.234 ("RELEASE OF DATA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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