HF 3965

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/25/2016 04:15pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring a study and report on the efficacy of Masgutova
neuro-sensory-motor and reflex integration.

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

Section 1. new text begin STUDY AND REPORT; EFFICACY OF MASGUTOVA
NEURO-SENSORY-MOTOR AND REFLEX INTEGRATION.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioners of human
services and commerce, shall survey available research and evidence from a range
of sources to determine the efficacy of Masgutova neuro-sensory-motor and reflex
integration (MNRI) in using programs of motor reflex and sensory system integration to
treat conditions experienced by physically and emotionally traumatized children and
individuals with reflex integration disorders, including behavioral, sensory, and motor
disorders. In studying MNRI, the commissioners shall examine the extent to which MNRI
is effective in treating neurodevelopmental, psychological, and learning challenges, such
as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, posttraumatic stress
disorder, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral disorders; impairments in
speech, language, or swallowing; and other conditions determined by the commissioners.
Based on this survey and examination, the commissioners shall develop recommendations
on whether to include MNRI in the benefit set for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare,
and whether to require health carriers to provide coverage for MNRI.
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new text begin (b) This study shall be conducted in consultation with a working group of
stakeholders, including MNRI practitioners and individuals, families, and health care
providers who have experience with MNRI.
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new text begin (c) By January 15, 2017, the commissioner of health shall submit a report on the
results of the study and recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of
the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over insurance and
health and human services policy and finance.
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