HF 3372

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/21/2016 01:45pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying certain provisions governing autism
early intensive intervention benefit; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section
256B.0949, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by adding subdivisions.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:

Subd. 2.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in
this subdivision have the meanings given.

new text begin (b) "Agency" or "provider agency" means the legal entity that is enrolled with
Minnesota health care programs to provide EIDBI and that has the legal responsibility
to ensure that its employees or contractors carry out the responsibilities defined in this
section. The definition of provider agency includes licensed individual professionals who
practice independently and act as a provider agency.
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deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end "Autism spectrum disorder deleted text begin diagnosis deleted text end " new text begin or "ASD" new text end is defined deleted text begin by diagnostic
code 299 deleted text end in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM).

new text begin (d) "ASD and related conditions" means a condition that is found to be closely
related to autism spectrum disorder and may include but is not limited to autism,
Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder, Rhett's syndrome, and autism-related diagnosis as identified
under the current version of the DSM and meets all of the following criteria:
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new text begin (1) is severe and chronic;
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new text begin (2) results in impairment of adaptive behavior and function similar to that of persons
with ASD;
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new text begin (3) requires treatment or services similar to those required for persons with ASD;
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new text begin (4) results in substantial functional limitations in three core developmental deficits
of ASD: social interaction; nonverbal or social communication; and restrictive, repetitive
behaviors or hyperreactivity or hyporeactivity to sensory input; and may include deficits
in one or more of the following related developmental domains:
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new text begin (i) self-regulation;
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new text begin (ii) self-care;
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new text begin (iii) behavioral challenges;
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new text begin (iv) expressive communication;
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new text begin (v) receptive communication;
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new text begin (vi) cognitive functioning;
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new text begin (vii) safety; and
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new text begin (viii) level of support needed; and
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new text begin (5) is not attributable to mental illness as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 20,
or an emotional disturbance as defined in section 245.4871, subdivision 15. For purposes
of item (vii), notwithstanding section 245.462, subdivision 20, or 245.4871, subdivision
15, mental illness does not include autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
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deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end "Child" means a person deleted text begin under deleted text end new text begin up to, but not including, new text end the age of deleted text begin 18 deleted text end new text begin 21 new text end .

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services, unless
otherwise specified.

new text begin (g) "Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation" or "CMDE" means a
comprehensive evaluation of a child's developmental status to determine medical necessity
for the EIDBI benefit based on the requirements in section 256B.0949, subdivision 5.
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deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end "Early intensive new text begin developmental and behavioral new text end intervention benefit" new text begin or
"EIDBI" new text end means deleted text begin autism treatment options deleted text end new text begin intensive interventions new text end based in behavioral and
developmental science deleted text begin , which may include modalities such as applied behavior analysis,
developmental treatment approaches, and naturalistic and parent training models deleted text end new text begin that
include the services covered under subdivision 11 new text end .

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (i) new text end "Generalizable goals" means results or gains that are observed during a variety
of activities new text begin over time new text end with different people, such as providers, family members, other
adults, and children, and in different environments including, but not limited to, clinics,
homes, schools, and the community.

new text begin (j) "Individual treatment plan" or "ITP" means the person-centered, individualized
written plan of care that integrates and coordinates child and family information from the
comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation for a child who meets medical necessity for
the early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention benefit. An individual
treatment plan must meet the standards in section 256B.0949, subdivision 6.
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new text begin (k) "Legal representative" means the parent of a person who is under 18 years of age,
a court-appointed guardian, or other representative with legal authority to make decisions
about services for a person. Other representatives with legal authority to make decisions
include but are not limited to a health care agent or an attorney-in-fact authorized through
a health care directive or power of attorney.
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deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (l) new text end "Mental health professional" has the meaning given in section 245.4871,
subdivision 27, clauses (1) to (6).

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

deleted text begin Initial deleted text end new text begin EIDBI new text end eligibility.

This benefit is available to a child enrolled in
medical assistance who:

(1) has deleted text begin an autism spectrum disorder deleted text end new text begin a new text end diagnosis new text begin of ASD or a related condition that
meets the criteria of subdivision 4 new text end ;

(2) deleted text begin has had a diagnostic assessment described in subdivision 5, which recommends
early intensive intervention services deleted text end new text begin is medically stable new text end ; deleted text begin and
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(3) deleted text begin meets the criteria for medically necessary autism early intensive intervention
services. deleted text end new text begin does not need 24-hour medical or nursing monitoring or procedures; and
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new text begin (4) received a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation as described in
subdivision 5 that recommends EIDBI services based on medical necessity criteria
published by the commissioner.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end

new text begin Culturally and linguistically appropriate requirement. new text end

new text begin The child's and
family's primary spoken language, culture, preferences, goals, and values must be reflected
throughout the process of diagnosis, CMDE, ITP development, progress monitoring,
family or caregiver training and counseling services, and coordination of care. The
qualified CMDE and QSP must determine the most effective way to adapt the evaluation,
treatment recommendations, and ITP to the culture, language, and values of the child and
family. A language interpreter who is fluent in both languages, with training or knowledge
of related diagnostic and medical treatment terminology, must be provided when the child
or child's legal representative is not able to speak, read, write, or understand the English
language at a level that allows the child or child's legal representative to interact with the
CMDE, QSP, or a level I, level II, or level III treatment provider. The language interpreter
must be fluent in both languages, with training or knowledge of related diagnostic and
medical treatment terminology.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Diagnosis.

(a) A diagnosis must:

(1) be based upon current DSM criteria including direct observations of the child
and deleted text begin reports deleted text end new text begin information new text end from parents or primary caregivers; deleted text begin and
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(2) be completed by either (i) a licensed physician or advanced practice registered
nurse or (ii) a mental health professional deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
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new text begin (3) meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0372, subpart 1, items
B and C.
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(b) Additional deleted text begin diagnostic deleted text end assessment information may be considered new text begin to complete
a diagnostic assessment new text end including deleted text begin from deleted text end new text begin specialized tests administered through new text end special
education evaluations and licensed school personnel, and from professionals licensed
in the fields of medicine, speech and language, psychology, occupational therapy, and
physical therapy. new text begin A diagnostic assessment may include treatment recommendations.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2017.
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Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

deleted text begin Diagnostic assessment deleted text end new text begin Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation
(CMDE) new text end .

deleted text begin The following information and assessments must be performed, reviewed, and
relied upon for the eligibility determination, treatment and services recommendations, and
treatment plan development for the child:
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deleted text begin (1) an assessment of the child's developmental skills, functional behavior, needs, and
capacities based on direct observation of the child which must be administered by a licensed
mental health professional, must include medical or assessment information from the
child's physician or advanced practice registered nurse, and may also include observations
from family members, school personnel, child care providers, or other caregivers, as
well as any medical or assessment information from other licensed professionals such as
rehabilitation therapists, licensed school personnel, or mental health professionals; and
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deleted text begin (2) an assessment of parental or caregiver capacity to participate in therapy including
the type and level of parental or caregiver involvement and training recommended.
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new text begin (a) A CMDE must be completed to determine medical necessity of EIDBI services.
The CMDE must be administered by a qualified CMDE provider. The CMDE must
include and document information from medical and mental health professionals.
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new text begin (b) The qualified CMDE provider must:
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new text begin (1) be a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse or a mental health
professional or a mental health practitioner who meets the requirements of a clinical
trainee as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0371, subpart 5, item C;
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new text begin (2) have at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment
of children with ASD or equivalent documented course work at the graduate level by an
accredited university in the following content areas: ASD diagnosis, ASD treatment
strategies, and child development;
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new text begin (3) be able to diagnose, evaluate, or provide treatment within the provider's scope
of practice and professional license; and
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new text begin (4) have knowledge and provide information about the range of current EIDBI
treatment modalities recognized by the commissioner.
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new text begin (c) The CMDE must include and document the following:
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new text begin (1) information from a diagnostic assessment that meets the definition under
subdivision 4;
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new text begin (2) information gathered from family members and primary child care providers;
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new text begin (3) a face-to-face assessment of the child's degree of severity of core features of
ASD and related conditions, as well as other areas of functional development, including
cognition, learning and play, social or interpersonal interaction, verbal and nonverbal
communication, self-care, behavioral challenges and self-regulation, safety, and level
of support needed;
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new text begin (4) a review and consideration of diagnostic and other related assessment
information from other qualified or licensed health care or other professionals working
with the child, including medical and pharmacological information from a licensed
physician or advanced practice nurse; the child's rehabilitation therapists; licensed school
personnel; and other mental health professionals;
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new text begin (5) referrals to other needed clinical, medical, educational, rehabilitation, or social
services;
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new text begin (6) parent or caregiver preferences for involvement in child treatment that takes into
account the family's culture, language, goals, and values;
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new text begin (7) discussion with the child and family of the options and recommendations for
the type and level of parent or caregiver training and preferred involvement in the child's
treatment;
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new text begin (8) discussion with the child and family of the recommendations for EIDBI medical
necessity, including recommendations for a minimum and maximum range of suggested
EIDBI treatment intensity;
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new text begin (9) discussion with the child and family of all EIDBI treatment modality options
recognized by the Department of Human Services available at the time of the CMDE,
including differences in how the treatment modalities are implemented;
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new text begin (10) summary of information provided to the child's legal representative in a manner
in which they understand the results and recommendations and can make informed
decisions about treatment options. This may include a coordinated conference, as
requested by the parent;
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new text begin (11) determination regarding how frequently to monitor the child's progress if
monitoring is required more frequently than every six months; and
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new text begin (12) determination of the most effective way to adapt the recommendations of the
CMDE to the culture, language, and values of the family irrespective of where the child
and family are from.
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new text begin (d) The CMDE must be updated after each 12 months of treatment, or more
frequently as determined by a qualified CMDE provider. The CMDE update must:
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new text begin (1) consider the provider agency's progress evaluation results and make a
determination of the child's progress toward achieving generalizable and functional goals
contained in the treatment plan;
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new text begin (2) identify any significant changes in the child's condition or family circumstances;
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new text begin (3) document and provide rationale for any recommended changes in EIDBI services,
including the need for continuation or discontinuation of medically necessary EIDBI; and
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new text begin (4) be submitted to the commissioner in a manner determined by the commissioner
for the authorization of EIDBI services.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (b) is effective the day following final enactment.
Paragraphs (a), (c), and (d) are effective August 1, 2016.
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Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

new text begin Individual new text end treatment plan new text begin (ITP) new text end .

(a) new text begin The qualified EIDBI professional
who integrates and coordinates child and family information from the CMDE and
progress-monitoring process to develop the ITP must develop and monitor the ITP.
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new text begin (b) The ITP reflects the values, goals, preferences, language, and culture of the
child's family and specifies the medically necessary treatment and services, including
baseline data, primary goals and target objectives, progress-monitoring results and goal
mastery data, and any significant changes in the child's condition or family circumstances.
new text end Each child's deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end must deleted text begin be deleted text end :

(1) new text begin be new text end based on the diagnostic assessment new text begin and CMDE summary new text end information
specified in subdivisions 4 and 5;

new text begin (2) be consistent with the person-centered planning and service delivery
requirements in subdivision 6a and be individualized based on the child's developmental
status and identified needs, interests, values, preferences, culture, and language;
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new text begin (3) identify desired outcomes of the child and the child's legal representative;
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new text begin (4) specify target objectives for the treatment period that are functionally and
developmentally appropriate and work toward generalization across people and
environments for best possible participation in home, school and community life;
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new text begin (5) identify level of family caregiver training and counseling;
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new text begin (6) be delivered in a manner individualized to the child and family to ensure skills
transfer to the parent or caregiver;
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deleted text begin (2) coordinated deleted text end new text begin (7) identify and coordinate new text end with new text begin other services the child and family
are receiving, including new text end medically necessary occupational, physical, and speech and
language therapies, special education new text begin , social services new text end , and other services the child and
family are receiving; new text begin and
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new text begin (8) integrate current services the child is receiving into treatment recommendations.
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deleted text begin (3) family-centered;
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deleted text begin (4) culturally sensitive; and
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deleted text begin (5) individualized based on the child's developmental status and the child's and
family's identified needs.
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deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end The deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end must specify the new text begin primary treatment goals and target
objectives, including baseline measures and projected dates of accomplishment. The
ITP must include new text end :

deleted text begin (1) child's goals which are developmentally appropriate, functional, and
generalizable;
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deleted text begin (2) treatment modality;
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deleted text begin (3) treatment intensity;
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deleted text begin (4) setting; and
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deleted text begin (5) level and type of parental or caregiver involvement.
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new text begin (1) the measurable and observable criteria for identifying when the desired outcome
is achieved and how data shall be collected;
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new text begin (2) the projected starting date for implementing the services and the date by which
progress toward accomplishing the outcomes shall be reviewed and evaluated;
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new text begin (3) the treatment method to meet the goals and objectives, including:
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new text begin (i) frequency, intensity, location, and duration of each service provided;
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new text begin (ii) level of parent or caregiver training and counseling;
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new text begin (iii) any changes or modifications to the physical and social environments necessary
when the services are provided;
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new text begin (iv) any specialized equipment and materials required;
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new text begin (v) techniques that support and are consistent with the child's communication mode
and learning style; and
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new text begin (vi) names of staff with overall responsibility for supervising staff and implementing
the service or services;
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new text begin (4) an updated review according to subdivision 7 every six months or more
frequently if indicated on the CMDE;
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new text begin (5) discharge criteria that shall be used and a defined plan to assist the child and the
child's legal representative to transition to other services. The plan shall include:
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new text begin (i) protocols for changing service when medically necessary;
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new text begin (ii) how the transition will occur;
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new text begin (iii) time allowed to make the transition. Up to 30 days of continued service is allowed
while the transition plan is being developed. Services during this period shall be consistent
with the ITP from when the notice of need for transition until services are terminated; and
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new text begin (iv) how the parent or guardian will be informed of and involved in the transition.
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deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) Implementation of new text end the deleted text begin treatment deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end must be supervised by a new text begin qualified
supervising new text end professional deleted text begin with expertise and training in autism and child development who
is a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or mental health professional
deleted text end new text begin (QSP) new text end .

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end must be submitted to the commissioner for approval
in a manner determined by the commissioner for this purpose.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end Services authorized must be consistent with new text begin parent or caregiver preferences
for treatment, new text end the child's new text begin CMDE recommendations, and new text end approved deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end .

new text begin (g) new text end Services included in the deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end must meet all applicable requirements
for medical necessity and coverage.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Person-centered planning requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) The provider must provide
services in response to the identified needs, interests, preferences, and desired outcomes of
the child and the child's legal representative as specified in the ITP and recommended in
the CMDE and in compliance with the requirements of this section.
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new text begin (b) Services must be provided in a manner that supports the preferences of the child
and the child's legal representative, consistent with the principles of:
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new text begin (1) person-centered service planning and delivery that:
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new text begin (i) identifies and supports what is important to the child and the child's legal
representative, including preferences for when, how, and by whom treatment is provided;
and
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new text begin (ii) respects each child's history, dignity, and cultural background;
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new text begin (2) self-determination that supports and provides:
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new text begin (i) opportunities for the development and exercise of functional and age-appropriate
skills, decision making and choice, personal advocacy, and communication; and
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new text begin (ii) the affirmation and protection of each child's civil and legal rights; and
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new text begin (3) service delivery that supports, promotes, and allows:
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new text begin (i) inclusion and participation in the child's community as desired by the child and
the child's legal representative in a manner that promotes the skills that enable the child to
interact with children without disabilities to the fullest extent possible and supports the
child in developing and maintaining a role as a valued community member;
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new text begin (ii) opportunities for self-sufficiency as well as developing and maintaining social
relationships and natural supports; and
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new text begin (iii) a balance between risk and opportunity, meaning the least restrictive supports or
interventions necessary are provided in the most integrated settings in the most inclusive
manner possible.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6b. new text end

new text begin Coordination with other benefits. new text end

new text begin (a) Services provided under this
benefit do not replace services provided in a child's individualized education plan. Each
child's ITP must document that EIDBI services coordinate with, but do not include
or replace special education and related services defined in the child's individualized
education plan when the service is available under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act of 2004 through a local education agency.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall integrate medical authorization procedures for this
benefit with authorization procedures for other health and mental health services and
home and community-based services to ensure that the child receives services that are the
most appropriate and effective in meeting the child's needs.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

deleted text begin Ongoing eligibility deleted text end new text begin Progress evaluation monitoring new text end .

(a) deleted text begin An independent
deleted text end new text begin A new text end progress evaluation deleted text begin conducted by a licensed mental health professional with expertise
and training in autism spectrum disorder and child development deleted text end must be completed after
each six months of treatment, or more frequently as determined by the deleted text begin commissioner
deleted text end new text begin qualified CMDE provider new text end , to determine if progress is being made toward deleted text begin achieving
deleted text end new text begin targeted functional and new text end generalizable goals deleted text begin and meeting functional goals contained
deleted text end new text begin specified new text end in the deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end . new text begin Based on the results of progress monitoring and
evaluation, the ITP must be adjusted as needed and must document that the child continues
to meet medical necessity for EIDBI or is referred to other services.
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(b) new text begin The progress evaluation must be overseen and signed by the qualified supervising
professional. new text end The progress evaluation must include:

(1) the treating provider's report;

(2) parental or caregiver input;

(3) an deleted text begin independent deleted text end observation of the child which deleted text begin can deleted text end new text begin must new text end be performed by deleted text begin the
child's deleted text end new text begin a QSP or a level I or level II treatment provider and may include observation
information from new text end licensed special education staff new text begin or other licensed health care providers new text end ;

new text begin (4) documentation of current level of performance on primary treatment goal
domains including when goals and objectives are achieved, changed, or discontinued;
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new text begin (5) any significant changes in the child's condition or family circumstances;
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deleted text begin (4) deleted text end new text begin (6) new text end any treatment plan modifications new text begin and the rationale for any changes made
including treatment modality, intensity, frequency, and duration new text end ; and

deleted text begin (5) deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end recommendations for continued treatment deleted text begin services deleted text end .

(c) Progress evaluations must be submitted to the commissioner in a manner
determined by the commissioner for deleted text begin this purpose deleted text end new text begin the reauthorization of EIDBI services new text end .

(d) A child who continues to deleted text begin achieve generalizable goals and deleted text end new text begin make reasonable
progress towards new text end treatment goals as specified in the deleted text begin treatment plan deleted text end new text begin ITP new text end is eligible to
continue receiving deleted text begin this benefit deleted text end new text begin EIDBI services new text end .

(e) A child's treatment shall continue during the progress evaluation using the
process determined under deleted text begin subdivision 8, clause (8) deleted text end new text begin this subdivision new text end . Treatment may
continue during an appeal pursuant to section 256.045.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Refining the benefit with stakeholders.

The commissioner must deleted text begin develop
the implementation deleted text end new text begin refine the new text end details of the benefit in consultation with stakeholders and
consider recommendations from deleted text begin the Health Services Advisory Council, deleted text end the Department
of Human Services deleted text begin Autism Spectrum Disorder deleted text end new text begin Early Intensive Developmental and
Behavioral Intervention Benefit new text end Advisory Council, deleted text begin the Legislative Autism Spectrum
Disorder Task Force, deleted text end new text begin the EIDBI learning collaborative, new text end and the new text begin ASD new text end Interagency Task
Force of the Departments of Health, Education, new text begin Employment and Economic Development,
new text end and Human Services. deleted text begin The commissioner must release these details for a 30-day public
comment period prior to submission to the federal government for approval. deleted text end The
deleted text begin implementation deleted text end details must include, but are not limited to, the following components:

(1) a definition of the qualifications, standards, and roles of the treatment team,
including recommendations after stakeholder consultation on whether board-certified
behavior analysts and other deleted text begin types of deleted text end professionals new text begin certified in other treatment approaches
recognized by the Department of Human Services or new text end trained in autism spectrum disorder
and child development should be added as deleted text begin mental health or other deleted text end professionals deleted text begin for deleted text end new text begin qualified
to provide EIDBI new text end treatment supervision or other functions under medical assistance;

(2) deleted text begin development of initial, deleted text end new text begin refinement of new text end uniform parameters for comprehensive
multidisciplinary deleted text begin diagnostic assessment information deleted text end new text begin evaluation new text end and deleted text begin progress evaluation
deleted text end new text begin ongoing progress-monitoring new text end standards;

(3) the design of an effective and consistent process for assessing parent and
caregiver deleted text begin capacity deleted text end new text begin preferences and options new text end to participate in the child's early intervention
treatment and new text begin efficacy of new text end methods deleted text begin of involving the deleted text end new text begin to involve and educate new text end parents and
caregivers in the treatment of the child;

(4) formulation of a collaborative process in which professionals have
opportunities to collectively inform new text begin provider standards and qualifications, standards for new text end a
comprehensive deleted text begin , deleted text end multidisciplinary deleted text begin diagnostic assessment deleted text end new text begin evaluation; medical necessity
determination; efficacy of treatment apparatus, including modality, intensity, frequency,
and duration; new text end and deleted text begin progress evaluation deleted text end new text begin progress-monitoring new text end processes deleted text begin and standards deleted text end to
support quality improvement of deleted text begin early intensive intervention deleted text end new text begin EIDBI new text end services;

(5) coordination of this benefit and its interaction with other services provided by
the Departments of Human Services, Health, new text begin Employment and Economic Development,
new text end and Education;

(6) evaluation, on an ongoing basis, of deleted text begin research regarding the deleted text end program new text begin EIDBI
outcomes new text end and new text begin efficacy of new text end treatment deleted text begin modalities deleted text end new text begin methods new text end provided to children under this
benefit; new text begin and
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(7) determination of the availability of deleted text begin licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and
mental health professionals deleted text end new text begin qualified EIDBI providers new text end with new text begin necessary new text end expertise and training
in autism spectrum disorder new text begin and related conditions new text end throughout the state to assess whether
there are sufficient professionals deleted text begin to require involvement of both a physician or nurse
practitioner and a mental health professional deleted text end to provide new text begin timely new text end access and prevent delay in
the new text begin CMDE new text end diagnosis and treatment of deleted text begin young children, so as to implement subdivision 4,
and to ensure treatment is effective, timely, and accessible; and deleted text end new text begin ASD and related conditions.
new text end

deleted text begin (8) development of the process for the progress evaluation that will be used to
determine the ongoing eligibility, including necessary documentation, timelines, and
responsibilities of all parties.
deleted text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Revision of treatment options.

(a) The commissioner may revise covered
treatment options as needed based on outcome data and other evidence. new text begin EIDBI treatment
methods approved by the Department of Human Services must:
new text end

new text begin (i) cause no harm to the individual child or family;
new text end

new text begin (ii) be provided in an individualized manner to meet the varied needs of each child
and family;
new text end

new text begin (iii) be developmentally appropriate and highly structured, with well-defined goals
and objectives that provide a strategic direction for treatment;
new text end

new text begin (iv) be regularly evaluated and adjusted as needed;
new text end

new text begin (v) be based in recognized principles of developmental and behavioral science;
new text end

new text begin (vi) utilize sound practices that are replicable across providers and maintain the
fidelity of the specific approach;
new text end

new text begin (vii) demonstrate some level of evidentiary basis;
new text end

new text begin (viii) have goals and objectives that are measurable, achievable, and regularly
evaluated to ensure that adequate progress is being made;
new text end

new text begin (ix) be provided intensively with a high adult-to-child ratio;
new text end

new text begin (x) include active family participation in decision-making, knowledge and capacity
building, and developing and implementing the child's ITP; and
new text end

new text begin (xi) be provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
new text end

(b) Before deleted text begin the changes deleted text end new text begin revisions in Department of Human Services recognized
treatment modalities new text end become effective, the commissioner must provide public notice of
the changes, the reasons for the change, and a 30-day public comment period to those
who request notice through an electronic list accessible to the public on the department's
Web site.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Covered services. new text end

new text begin (a) The following services are eligible for
reimbursement by medical assistance under this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) EIDBI interventions are a variety of individualized, intensive treatment methods
approved by the department that are based in behavioral and developmental science
consistent with best practices on effectiveness. Services must address the participant's
medically necessary treatment goals and be provided by an EIDBI supervising professional
or a level I, level II, or level III treatment provider. Services are targeted to develop,
enhance, or maintain the individual developmental skills of a child with ASD and related
conditions to improve functional communication, social or interpersonal interaction,
behavioral challenges and self-regulation, cognition, learning and play, self-care, safety,
and level of support needed;
new text end

new text begin (2) EIDBI intervention observation and direction is the clinical direction and
oversight by a QSP or a level I or level II EIDBI provider regarding provision of
EIDBI services to a child, including developmental and behavioral techniques, progress
measurement, data collection, function of behaviors, and generalization of acquired skills
for the direct benefit of a child. EIDBI intervention observation and direction informs
any modifications of the methods to support the accomplishment of outcomes in the
ITP. Observation and direction provides a real-time response to EIDBI interventions to
maximize the benefit to the child;
new text end

new text begin (3) CMDE is a comprehensive evaluation of the child's developmental status to
determine medical necessity for EIDBI services and meets the requirements of subdivision
5. The services must be provided by a qualified CMDE provider;
new text end

new text begin (4) ITP development and monitoring is development of the initial, annual, and
progress monitoring of ITPs. This service documents, provides oversight and on-going
evaluation of child treatment and progress on targeted goals and objectives, and integrates
and coordinates child and family information from the CMDE and progress monitoring
evaluations. The ITP must meet the requirements of subdivision 6. Progress monitoring
must meet the requirements of subdivision 7. This service must be reviewed and
completed by a QSP, and may include input from a level I or level II treatment provider;
new text end

new text begin (5) family caregiver training and counseling is specialized training and education a
family or primary caregiver receives to understand their child's developmental status and
help with their child's needs and development. This service must be provided by a QSP
or a level I or level II treatment provider;
new text end

new text begin (6) coordinated care conference is a face-to-face meeting with the child and family
to review the CMDE or progress monitoring results and to coordinate and integrate
services across providers and service-delivery systems to develop the ITP. This service
must be provided by a QSP and may include the CMDE provider or the level I or level II
treatment provider;
new text end

new text begin (7) travel time is allowable billing for traveling to and from the recipient's home,
a community setting, or place of service outside of an EIDBI center, clinic, or office
from a specified location to provide face-to-face EIDBI intervention, observation and
direction, or family caregiver training and counseling. EIDBI recipients must have an ITP
specifying why the provider must travel to the recipient's home, a community setting, or
place of service outside of an EIDBI center, clinic, or office; and
new text end

new text begin (8) medical assistance covers medically necessary services and consultations
delivered by a licensed health care provider via telemedicine in the same manner as if the
service or consultation was delivered in person. Coverage is limited to three telemedicine
services per enrollee per calendar week.
new text end

new text begin (b) EIDBI interventions under paragraph (a), clause (1), include, but are not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (i) applied behavioral analysis (ABA);
new text end

new text begin (ii) developmental individual-difference relationship-based model (DIR/Floortime);
new text end

new text begin (iii) early start Denver model (ESDM);
new text end

new text begin (iv) PLAY project; or
new text end

new text begin (v) relationship development intervention (RDI).
new text end

new text begin (c) A provider may use one or more of the treatment interventions in paragraph
(b) as the primary modality for treatment as a covered service, or several treatment
interventions in combination as the primary modality of treatment, as approved by the
commissioner. Additional treatment interventions may be used upon approval by the
commissioner. A provider that identifies and provides assurance of qualifications for a
single specific treatment modality must document the required qualifications to meet
fidelity to the specific model.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Noncovered services. new text end

new text begin The following services are not eligible for medical
assistance payment as EIDBI under this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) service components of EIDBI simultaneously provided by more than one
provider entity unless prior authorization is obtained;
new text end

new text begin (2) provision of the same service by multiple providers within the same agency
at the same clock time;
new text end

new text begin (3) EIDBI provided in violation of medical assistance policy in Minnesota Rules,
part 9505.0220;
new text end

new text begin (4) service components of EIDBI that are the responsibility of a residential or
program license holder, including foster care providers under the terms of a service
agreement or administrative rules governing licensure;
new text end

new text begin (5) adjunctive activities that may be offered by a provider entity but are not
otherwise covered by medical assistance, including:
new text end

new text begin (i) a service that is primarily recreation oriented or that is provided in a setting that is
not medically supervised. This includes sports activities, exercise groups, activities such
as craft hours, leisure time, social hours, meal or snack time, trips to community activities,
and tours, unless the activities in this item are primarily treatment oriented and provided
pursuant to an ITP;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a social or educational service that does not have or cannot reasonably be
expected to have a therapeutic outcome related to the child's diagnosis; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) prevention or education programs provided to the community;
new text end

new text begin (6) a service that is not identified in the child's ITP;
new text end

new text begin (7) a service provided pursuant to an ITP that has not been approved or updated as
required by this section;
new text end

new text begin (8) a service not documented in the child's health service record or not documented
in the manner required by this chapter or by Minnesota Rules, part 9505.2175;
new text end

new text begin (9) a service provided by an individual who does not meet the qualifications to
render the service or by an individual for which the provider does not have documentation
showing that the individual meets the required qualifications;
new text end

new text begin (10) a service that is primarily respite, custodial, day care, or educational;
new text end

new text begin (11) a service that replaces special education or related services defined in the child's
individualized education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) when the
service is available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2014 through a local education agency;
new text end

new text begin (12) children's therapeutic services and supports reimbursed under section
256B.0943; or
new text end

new text begin (13) physical, speech, occupational therapies, or personal care assistance reimbursed
under section 256B.0625.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Service recipient rights. new text end

new text begin (a) A child or the child's legal representative
has the right to:
new text end

new text begin (1) participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of
the child's and family's services;
new text end

new text begin (2) designate an advocate of the child's or the child's legal representative's choice to
be present in all aspects of the child's and family's services at the request of the child's
legal representative;
new text end

new text begin (3) know, in advance, the limits to services available from the provider to meet the
child's and family's service and support needs, including limits in the knowledge, skills,
and abilities of the provider agency;
new text end

new text begin (4) know the agency policy on assigning staff to individual children;
new text end

new text begin (5) know if the legal representative or another private party may have to pay for any
charges;
new text end

new text begin (6) know the charges for services before the child or family receive services and
receive advance notice if the charges change;
new text end

new text begin (7) know who shall pay for the services before services begin;
new text end

new text begin (8) know who is the qualified supervising professional with clinical responsibility
for the child's ITP;
new text end

new text begin (9) know who to contact within the agency if the child or the child's legal
representative has any concerns about the child's or family's services;
new text end

new text begin (10) receive a copy of the provider agency's admission criteria and policies and
procedures related to temporary service suspension and service termination;
new text end

new text begin (11) receive reasonable accommodations to observe the child while receiving
services;
new text end

new text begin (12) receive services from qualified and competent staff identified in the child's ITP;
new text end

new text begin (13) receive services in a manner that respects and takes into consideration the
child's and family's culture, values, religion, and preferences;
new text end

new text begin (14) receive reasonable accommodations for observance of cultural and ethnic
practices or religion;
new text end

new text begin (15) refuse or stop services and receive information about what might happen if the
child or the child's legal representative refuses or stops services;
new text end

new text begin (16) access the child's and family's records as defined in federal and state law,
regulation, or rule;
new text end

new text begin (17) be free from bias and harassment about race, gender, age, disability, spirituality,
and sexual orientation;
new text end

new text begin (18) be free from physical, verbal and sexual abuse, and neglect;
new text end

new text begin (19) be free from restraint, time out, or seclusion, except when in imminent danger
to self or others;
new text end

new text begin (20) be in the company of or under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times
and ensure the hand-to-hand or eye-to-eye exchange of responsibility, as needed, from
the staff member to the legal representative or adults designated by the child's parent or
legal representative;
new text end

new text begin (21) be safe at all times;
new text end

new text begin (22) be treated with courtesy and respect;
new text end

new text begin (23) give or withhold written informed consent to participate in any research or
experimental treatment without penalty or retaliation;
new text end

new text begin (24) have personal, financial, service, health, and medical information kept private;
new text end

new text begin (25) know if the provider agency gives the child's or family's private information to
any other person or agency;
new text end

new text begin (26) assert all the rights in this subdivision without retaliation;
new text end

new text begin (27) receive respectful treatment of the child's or family's property;
new text end

new text begin (28) receive services in a clean and safe environment when the provider agency is
the owner, lessor, or tenant of the property;
new text end

new text begin (29) receive a copy of the provider's written grievance policies and procedures;
new text end

new text begin (30) receive information about how to file a complaint regarding the child's or
family's services, including how to file an appeal under section 256.045;
new text end

new text begin (31) receive contact information for disability advocacy services and the appropriate
state-appointed ombudsman including the name, telephone number, Web site, e-mail,
and street addresses;
new text end

new text begin (32) receive information about how to get a second opinion for medical necessity
recommendations for EIDBI services and the child's ITP;
new text end

new text begin (33) receive prompt and reasonable response to questions and requests related to
your child's or family's services;
new text end

new text begin (34) protect the recipient's personal privacy including, for children older than
preschool, and younger children based on individual needs, the right to privacy when
toileting and having personal cares performed; and
new text end

new text begin (35) receive notification from the provider agency within 24 hours if the child is
injured while receiving services, including what occurred and how agency staff responded
to the injury.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Provider qualifications. new text end

new text begin (a) "Level I treatment provider" means a person
who is employed by an EIDBI provider agency and who:
new text end

new text begin (1) has at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience or training in examining
or treating children with ASD or equivalent documented course work at the graduate level
by an accredited university in ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral
treatment strategies, and typical child development or an equivalent combination of
documented course work or hours of experience; and
new text end

new text begin (2) has at least one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) a master's degree in behavioral health or child development or other fields
including but not limited to mental health, special education, social work, psychology,
speech pathology, or occupational therapy from an accredited college or university;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or child development field from
an accredited college or university and advanced certification in a treatment method
recognized by the Department of Human Services; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) a board-certified assistant behavioral analyst with 4,000 hours of supervised
clinical experience including meeting all registration, supervision, and continuing
education requirements of the certification.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Level II treatment provider" means a person who is employed by an EIDBI
provider agency and who has one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) a person who:
new text end

new text begin (i) has a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral or
child development science or allied field including but not limited to mental health, special
education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, or occupational therapy; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) has at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience or training in examining or
treating children with ASD or equivalent documented coursework at the graduate level
by an accredited university in ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral
treatment strategies, and typical child development or a combination of coursework or
hours of experience, or certification as a board-certified assistant behavior analyst from the
National Behavior Analyst Certification Board or is a registered behavior technician as
defined by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board or is certified in one of the
other treatment modalities recognized by the Department of Human Services;
new text end

new text begin (2) a person who:
new text end

new text begin (i) has an associate's degree in a behavioral or child development science or allied
field including but not limited to mental health, special education, social work, psychology,
speech pathology, or occupational therapy from an accredited college or university; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in delivering treatment to
children with ASD. Hours worked as a behavioral aide or developmental/behavioral
support specialist may be included in the required hours of experience;
new text end

new text begin (3) a person who has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in delivering
treatment to children with ASD. Hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide or
developmental or level III treatment provider may be included in the required hours of
experience;
new text end

new text begin (4) a person who is a graduate student in a behavioral science, child development
science, or allied field and is receiving clinical supervision by a qualified supervising
professional affiliated with an agency to meet the clinical training requirements for
experience and training with children with ASD; or
new text end

new text begin (5) a person who is at least 18 years old and who:
new text end

new text begin (i) is fluent in the non-English language spoken in the child's home;
new text end

new text begin (ii) meets level III EIDBI training requirements; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) receives observation and direction from a qualified supervising professional or
qualified level I developmental/behavioral professional at least once a week until 1,000
hours of supervised clinical experience is met.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Level III treatment provider" means a person who is employed by an EIDBI
provider agency, has completed the DBSS level III training requirement, is at least 18
years old, and has at least one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED);
new text end

new text begin (2) fluency in the non-English language spoken in the child's home; or
new text end

new text begin (3) one year of experience as a primary PCA, waiver service provider, or special
education assistant to a child with ASD within the previous five years.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Qualified supervising professional" or "QSP" means a person who is employed
by an EIDBI provider agency and is:
new text end

new text begin (1) a licensed mental health professional who has at least 2,000 hours of supervised
clinical experience or training in examining or treating children with ASD or equivalent
documented course work at the graduate level by an accredited university in ASD
diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral treatment strategies, and typical child
development;
new text end

new text begin (2) a developmental or behavioral pediatrician who has at least 2,000 hours of
supervised clinical experience or training in the examination or treatment of children with
ASD or related conditions or equivalent documented coursework at the graduate level
by an accredited university in the areas of ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and
behavioral treatment strategies, and typical child development.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Clinical supervision" means the overall responsibility for the control and
direction of EIDBI service delivery, including individual treatment planning, staff
supervision, progress monitoring, and treatment review for each client. Clinical
supervision is provided by a QSP who takes full professional responsibility for the
services provided by each of the supervisees. All EIDBI services must be billed by and
either provided by or under the clinical supervision of a QSP.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Provider agency responsibilities. new text end

new text begin (a) The provider agency must:
new text end

new text begin (1) exercise and protect the client's rights;
new text end

new text begin (2) ensure services are client-centered and family-centered;
new text end

new text begin (3) ensure services reflect the values, preferences, culture, and language of the
child and family;
new text end

new text begin (4) provide complete and current information in a manner that respects and takes into
consideration the child's and legal representative's culture, values, religion, and preferences;
new text end

new text begin (5) allow people to make informed decisions concerning CMDE, treatment
recommendations, alternatives considered, and possible risks of services;
new text end

new text begin (6) have a written policy that identifies steps to resolve issues collaboratively when
possible;
new text end

new text begin (7) except for emergency situations, provide a minimum of two weeks' notice of
transition from EIDBI services prior to implementing a transition plan with the family;
new text end

new text begin (8) use interpreters that are fluent in both languages and who have training or
knowledge of necessary diagnostic and medical treatment terminology to convey the
needed information to the child or the child's legal representative in a manner that allows
informed consent by the child or the child's legal representative;
new text end

new text begin (9) provide notice as soon as possible when issues arise about provision of EIDBI
services;
new text end

new text begin (10) provide the legal representative with prompt notification if the child is injured
while being served by the provider agency. An incident report must be completed by the
agency staff member in charge of the child. Copies of all incident and injury reports
must remain on file at the provider agency for at least one year. An incident is when any
of the following occur:
new text end

new text begin (i) an illness, accident, or injury which requires first aid treatment;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a bump or blow to the head; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) an unusual or unexpected event which jeopardizes the safety of children or staff
including a child leaving the provider agency unattended;
new text end

new text begin (11) prior to starting services, provide the child or the child's legal representative
written policy describing the provider's requirements about family participation, including
the number of hours required and the consequences of inability to participate, if any; and
new text end

new text begin (12) prior to starting services, provide the child or the child's legal representative a
plain-spoken description of the treatment method or methods that the child shall receive,
including the staffing certification levels and training of the staff who shall provide the
treatment or treatments.
new text end

new text begin (b) Within five working days of starting services and annually thereafter, provider
agencies must provide the child, parent or legal representative with:
new text end

new text begin (1) a written copy of the child's rights and provider agency responsibilities;
new text end

new text begin (2) a verbal explanation of rights and responsibilities;
new text end

new text begin (3) reasonable accommodations to provide the information in other formats or
languages as needed to facilitate understanding of the rights; and
new text end

new text begin (4) documentation in the child's file of the date that the child or the child's legal
representative received a copy and explanation of the client's rights and responsibilities.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Procedures when a child's rights are restricted. new text end

new text begin Restriction of a child's
rights under subdivision 15 is allowed only if determined necessary to ensure the health,
safety, and well-being of the child, or to support the therapeutic goals in a child's ITP. Any
restriction of those rights must be documented in the child's ITP. The restriction must be
implemented in the least restrictive alternative manner necessary to protect the child and
provide support to reduce or eliminate the need for the restriction in the most integrated
setting and inclusive manner. The documentation must include the following information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the justification for the restriction based on an assessment of the child's
vulnerability related to exercising the right without restriction;
new text end

new text begin (2) the objective measures set as conditions for ending the restriction;
new text end

new text begin (3) a schedule for reviewing the need for the restriction based on the conditions
for ending the restriction to occur semiannually from the date of initial approval, at a
minimum, or more frequently if requested by the child, the child's legal representative, if
any, and case manager; and
new text end

new text begin (4) signed and dated approval for the restriction from the child or the child's legal
representative, if any. A restriction may be implemented only when the required approval
has been obtained. Approval may be withdrawn at any time. If approval is withdrawn, the
right must be immediately and fully restored.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin EIDBI provider agency qualifications, general requirements, and
duties. new text end

new text begin (a) EIDBI agencies delivering services under this section shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) enroll as a medical assistance Minnesota health care programs provider
according to Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0195, and meet all applicable provider standards
and requirements;
new text end

new text begin (2) demonstrate compliance with federal and state laws and policies for EIDBI as
determined by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (3) verify and maintain records of all services provided to the child or the child's
legal representative as required under Minnesota Rules, parts 9505.2175 and 9505.2197;
new text end

new text begin (4) not have had a lead agency contract or provider agreement discontinued due to
fraud, or not have had an owner, board member, or manager fail a state or FBI-based
criminal background check while enrolled or seeking enrollment as a Minnesota health
care programs provider;
new text end

new text begin (5) have established business practices that include written policies and procedures,
internal controls, and a system that demonstrates the organization's ability to deliver
quality EIDBI services; and
new text end

new text begin (6) have an office located in Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (b) EIDBI agency providers shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) report maltreatment as required under sections 626.556 and 626.557;
new text end

new text begin (2) provide the child or the child's legal representative with a copy of the
service-related rights under subdivision 15 at the start of services; and
new text end

new text begin (3) comply with any data requests from the department consistent with the
Government Data Practices Act under chapter 13 and section 256B.27.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Requirements for EIDBI provider agency infrastructure. new text end

new text begin (a) To be an
eligible provider agency under this section, a provider agency must have an administrative
infrastructure that establishes authority and accountability for decision making and
oversight of functions, including finance, personnel, system management, clinical practice,
and individual treatment outcomes measurement. The provider agency must have written
policies and procedures that it reviews and updates every three years and distributes to
staff initially and makes available to staff at all times.
new text end

new text begin (b) The administrative infrastructure written policies and procedures must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) personnel procedures, including a process for:
new text end

new text begin (i) recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of culturally and linguistically competent
providers;
new text end

new text begin (ii) conducting a criminal background check on all direct service providers and
volunteers;
new text end

new text begin (iii) investigating, reporting, and acting on violations of ethical conduct standards;
new text end

new text begin (iv) investigating, reporting, and acting on violations of data privacy policies that
are compliant with federal and state laws;
new text end

new text begin (v) utilizing volunteers, including screening applicants, training and supervising
volunteers, and providing liability coverage for volunteers;
new text end

new text begin (vi) documenting staff time in a manner that allows matching of staff time records
with service delivery records;
new text end

new text begin (vii) documenting that staff meet the applicable provider qualification criteria,
training criteria, and clinical supervision requirements; and
new text end

new text begin (viii) arranging for qualified backup staff when the usual staff is not available;
new text end

new text begin (2) fiscal procedures, including internal fiscal control practices and a process for
collecting revenue that is compliant with federal and state laws;
new text end

new text begin (3) quality assurance procedures including an annual, confidential family survey of
satisfaction with services provided, including cultural appropriateness of services provided;
new text end

new text begin (4) a limited English proficiency (LEP) plan in compliance with title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1965;
new text end

new text begin (5) communication and language assistance in compliance with national standards
for culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS), as published by the United
States Department of Health and Human Services; and
new text end

new text begin (6) a process to establish and maintain individual client records. The records must
include:
new text end

new text begin (i) the child's personal information;
new text end

new text begin (ii) forms applicable to data privacy;
new text end

new text begin (iii) the child's diagnostic assessment, if available; comprehensive multidisciplinary
evaluation under subdivision 5; updates to any assessments or the CMDE; and results of
tests, ITP, progress monitoring, and individual service plan;
new text end

new text begin (iv) documentation of service delivery, including start and stop times for each service;
new text end

new text begin (v) telephone contacts;
new text end

new text begin (vi) discharge plan;
new text end

new text begin (vii) documentation of other services received by the child, to the extent known
by the EIDBI provider agency;
new text end

new text begin (viii) documentation that the child or the child's legal representative received a copy
of the service recipient rights described in subdivision 15; and
new text end

new text begin (ix) insurance information, if applicable.
new text end

new text begin (c) EIDBI provider agencies must develop a staff orientation and training plan that
documents compliance with this paragraph. Required training includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) Culturally Relevant Direct Care Services in Diverse Populations training
recognized by the Department of Human Services. This training must be completed by all
EIDBI agency direct service staff and individual providers;
new text end

new text begin (2) EIDBI agency policies and practices training. This training must be completed by
all EIDBI direct service staff and individual providers and must cover the following topics:
new text end

new text begin (i) agency or provider policies, standards, and responsibilities;
new text end

new text begin (ii) individual provider roles and responsibilities;
new text end

new text begin (iii) client rights required under subdivision 15;
new text end

new text begin (iv) person-centered planning and service delivery under subdivision 6a;
new text end

new text begin (v) data privacy and collection;
new text end

new text begin (vi) fraud detection and prevention;
new text end

new text begin (vii) infection control;
new text end

new text begin (viii) maintaining professional boundaries;
new text end

new text begin (ix) mandated reporting of suspected maltreatment or abuse;
new text end

new text begin (x) roles and responsibilities of team members;
new text end

new text begin (xi) service documentation requirements and expectations; and
new text end

new text begin (xii) procedures related to restriction of a child's rights under subdivision 16; and
new text end

new text begin (3) EIDBI level III basic training. This training must be completed by all level III
providers within six months of the date of becoming an enrolled individual MHCP EIDBI
provider and documented in the personnel file maintained at the enrolled agency. Level
III training must include:
new text end

new text begin (i) an overview of the EIDBI benefit. This includes a history of the EIDBI benefit,
purpose, eligibility, provider standards and qualifications, and department-recognized
treatment methods;
new text end

new text begin (ii) orientation to ASD that covers the core features of ASD and related conditions
and comorbid conditions, red flags for atypical development in children, and understanding
and supporting individuals with ASD and related conditions, including strategies to
address challenges in cognition, social interaction, communication, behavior and sensory
regulation, and other key functional areas of development;
new text end

new text begin (iii) positive behavioral support strategies;
new text end

new text begin (iv) working with families and caregivers; and
new text end

new text begin (v) understanding and supporting the ITP.
new text end

new text begin (d) The training components in paragraph (c) may be developed and provided by
the provider agency if the components meet the requirements of paragraph (c), if the
provider's training is approved by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2016.
new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin Commissioner's access. new text end

new text begin When the commissioner is investigating a
possible overpayment of Medicaid funds, the commissioner must be given immediate
access without prior notice to the provider during regular business hours and to
documentation and records related to services provided and submission of claims for
services provided. Denying the commissioner access to records is cause for immediate
suspension of payment and terminating the agency provider's enrollment according to
section 256B.064.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0949, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Provider shortage; commissioner authority for exceptions. new text end

new text begin (a) In
consultation with the EIDBI advisory council, the commissioner shall determine if a
shortage of qualified providers exists. A shortage means a lack of availability of providers
that results in the delay of access to CMDE diagnosis or treatment of children with
ASD and related conditions. The commissioner shall consider geographic factors when
determining the prevalence of a shortage. The commissioner may determine that a shortage
exists only in a specific region of the state, multiple regions of the state, or statewide.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the commissioner determines that a shortage exists under paragraph (a), the
commissioner, in consultation with the EIDBI advisory council, shall establish processes
and criteria for granting exceptions under this subdivision. The commissioner may grant
exceptions to the following requirements:
new text end

new text begin (1) QSP or a level I, level II, or level III treatment provider qualification criteria in
subdivision 16; and
new text end

new text begin (2) CMDE requirements in subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin (c) When the commissioner determines that a provider shortage no longer exists,
the commissioner shall submit a notice to the chairs and ranking minority members of
the house and senate committees with oversight over health and human services. This
notice shall be posted for public comment for at least 30 days prior to the termination of
the exception authority.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end