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HF 453

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/02/2013 03:10pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 02/11/2013

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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage to include
consultations with psychologists; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section
256B.0625, subdivision 48.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48, is amended to
read:


Subd. 48.

Psychiatric consultation to primary care practitioners.

deleted text begin Effective
January 1, 2006,deleted text end Medical assistance covers consultation provided by a psychiatrist new text begin or
psychologist new text end via telephone, e-mail, facsimile, or other means of communication to primary
care practitioners, including pediatricians. The need for consultation and the receipt of the
consultation must be documented in the patient record maintained by the primary care
practitioner. If the patient consents, and subject to federal limitations and data privacy
provisions, the consultation may be provided without the patient present.