1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage to include 
1.3 	consultations with licensed independent clinical social workers and licensed 
1.4 	marriage and family therapists;amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 
1.5 	256B.0625, subdivision 48.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48, is amended to 
1.8 	read:
1.9 		Subd. 48.Psychiatric consultation to primary care practitioners.  Medical 
1.10 	assistance covers consultation provided by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or an advanced 
1.11 	practice registered nurse certified in psychiatric mental health, a licensed independent 
1.12 	clinical social worker, as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 18, clause (2), or a 
1.13 	licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 18, 
1.14 	clause (5), via telephone, e-mail, facsimile, or other means of communication to primary 
1.15 	care practitioners, including pediatricians. The need for consultation and the receipt of the 
1.16 	consultation must be documented in the patient record maintained by the primary care 
1.17 	practitioner. If the patient consents, and subject to federal limitations and data privacy 
1.18 	provisions, the consultation may be provided without the patient present.