HF 2806

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; providing reimbursement for licensed professional
counselors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 256B.0625,
subdivision 38.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 38,
is amended to read:

Subd. 38.

Payments for mental health services.

new text begin (a) new text end Payments for mental
health services covered under the medical assistance program that are provided by
masters-prepared mental health professionals shall be 80 percent of the rate paid to
doctoral-prepared professionals. Payments for mental health services covered under
the medical assistance program that are provided by masters-prepared mental health
professionals employed by community mental health centers shall be 100 percent of the
rate paid to doctoral-prepared professionals. For purposes of reimbursement of mental
health professionals under the medical assistance program, all social workers who:

(1) have received a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education;

(2) are licensed at the level of graduate social worker or independent social worker;
and

(3) are practicing clinical social work under appropriate supervision, as defined by
chapter 148D; meet all requirements under Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0323, subpart
24, and shall be paid accordingly.

new text begin (b) Payments for mental health services covered under the medical assistance
program include services provided by licensed professional counselors as defined in
chapter 148B.
new text end