1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; requiring a study and report on the qualifications of 
1.3 	all licensed mental health practitioners and licensed mental health professionals 
1.4 	to receive medical assistance reimbursement.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. STUDY; REPORT.
 1.7 	The medical director for medical assistance and the assistant commissioner for 
1.8 	chemical and mental health services of the Department of Human Services, in conjunction 
1.9 	with the mental health licensing boards, shall evaluate the requirements for licensed 
1.10 	mental health practitioners to receive medical assistance reimbursement under Minnesota 
1.11 	Statutes, section 256B.0625, subdivision 38. The purpose of this study is to evaluate 
1.12 	qualifications of all licensed mental health practitioners and licensed mental health 
1.13 	professionals and make recommendations regarding requirements for medical assistance 
1.14 	reimbursement. This study is to be completed by January 15, 2007. Written results of 
1.15 	the study are to be submitted to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate 
1.16 	committees with jurisdiction over health related licensing boards.