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SF 63

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/03/2015 09:06am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage to include
consultations with licensed independent clinical social workers; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 48, is amended to
read:


Subd. 48.

Psychiatric consultation to primary care practitioners.

Medical
assistance covers consultation provided by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, deleted text begin ordeleted text end an advanced
practice registered nurse certified in psychiatric mental healthnew text begin , or a licensed independent
clinical social workernew 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.