Don’t Let Fear of Rocking the Boat Keep You from Getting Better.

If you’re living with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), you’ve likely already tried medications that haven’t worked. TMS therapy at Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare Edina offers a proven, non-invasive alternative — but we hear the same concern over and over:

“My employer will resent me for taking six weeks off. I can’t risk it.”

We understand that fear. But Minnesota just changed the rules — and what you may not know could change everything.

Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Law — Effective January 1, 2026

This landmark law means that for most Minnesota workers, taking time off for a serious health condition like TRD is now a legal right — not a favor you’re asking your employer to grant.

• Your employer doesn’t pay your wages while you’re gone. The State of Minnesota pays you directly — between 55% and 90% of your regular wages, up to $1,423 per week. Your absence costs your employer nothing in salary.
• You’re entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid medical leave — more than enough to complete your full TMS course.
• Retaliation is strictly illegal. No demotions, no pay cuts, no hostile treatment, no negative reviews tied to your leave. Employers who retaliate face penalties of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation.
• Your job is protected. Upon returning, you must be reinstated to the same position with equivalent benefits, pay, and employment conditions.
• Your employer cannot touch your Paid Leave payments. These protections apply regardless of how long you have been at your job.

Your employer isn’t footing the bill. They have no financial grievance against your absence.

About TMS at Pinnacle

TMS sessions are just 18–30 minutes long — many patients schedule early morning appointments and return to work the same day. For a full 36-session course, some patients use only a portion of their protected leave, or none at all.

TMS is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, no recovery time, and has no systemic side effects. Most people walk out the door and go right back to their day.

Coverage & Payment Options

We accept most insurances and offer flexible payment plans through CareCredit, so cost doesn’t have to stand in your way either.

You’ve been paying into this benefit through your paycheck.

It exists for exactly this moment.

Call Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare Edina today to schedule a free consultation:

952-303-6832

www.pinnaclebhc.com

Eligibility for MN Paid Leave requires approximately $3,900 in wages earned in the prior year. Independent contractors may not be covered. This material does not constitute legal or medical advice. Consult your HR department or a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.