1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage to include 
1.3 	consultations with psychologists and advanced practice registered nurses;
1.4 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48, is amended to 
1.7 	read:
1.8 		Subd. 48.Psychiatric consultation to primary care practitioners. Effective 
1.9 	January 1, 2006, Medical assistance covers consultation provided by a psychiatrist, 
1.10 	psychologist, or an advanced practice registered nurse certified in psychiatric mental 
1.11 	health via telephone, e-mail, facsimile, or other means of communication to primary care 
1.12 	practitioners, including pediatricians. The need for consultation and the receipt of the 
1.13 	consultation must be documented in the patient record maintained by the primary care 
1.14 	practitioner. If the patient consents, and subject to federal limitations and data privacy 
1.15 	provisions, the consultation may be provided without the patient present.