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The governing body can approve an increase in the fire department’s benefit <br />level once per year. Benefit level increases approved in a given year are effective <br />on January 1 of the next year. <br />Upon request, PERA provides the governing body and fire chief with a benefit <br />level cost analysis to help determine an appropriate increase amount. <br />At any time, the fire chief or the governing body can request a benefit level <br />cost analysis from PERA (email requests to PERASVF@mnpera.org). <br />Increasing the Benefit Level after Joining