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MN HF2425

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Abeler

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 42 to expand the definition of "mental health professional" for medical assistance purposes
  • Includes physician assistants working under supervision of a Minnesota-licensed physician who are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or eligible for such certification
  • Applies the expanded definition to Minnesota Rules parts 9505.0170 to 9505.0475 governing mental health professional qualifications
  • Overrides existing Minnesota Rules part 9505.0175, subpart 28 regarding mental health professional definitions

Legislative Description

Mental health physician assistants classified as mental health professionals for purposes of medical assistance.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Finance

2/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance2/22/2012

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