HF 2806

2nd Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring a study and report on the qualifications of
all licensed mental health practitioners and licensed mental health professionals
to receive medical assistance reimbursement.

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

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