Enhanced guidance for EDI first action transactions

May 8, 2026

The DLI Workers’ Compensation Division has created a new guidance document for electronic data interchange (EDI) first action transactions in an effort to provide additional clarification for stakeholders. This resource will provide clear guidance about the various types of EDI first action transactions, when to use them and when each type of transaction is due. 

Some of the information covered in this document includes but is not limited to: 

• accepting liability; 

• fully denying liability; 

• enhanced clarity regarding first action when a claim petition is filed with the Court of Administrative Hearings; 

• when disability benefits will not be paid or will not initially be paid; and 

• key first action data and technical procedures. 

Questions regarding EDI or this resource document can be emailed to Lynne Knowles at lynne.d.knowles@state.mn.us.