MN SF2862

Creates a new certification for community emergency medical technicians (EMT-CE) in Minnesota, requiring current EMT certification and two years of full-time service or part-time equivalent.

Establishes that EMT-CE training must be completed through an approved college, university, or nationally accredited program, including clinical experience supervised by an EMS medical director, physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant.

Limits EMT-CE scope of practice to caring for patients during the 72-hour period following hospital discharge, with services directed by patient care plans developed by physicians or advanced practice providers in consultation with the EMS medical director.

Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to determine specific community EMT services and payment rates for medical assistance coverage by January 15, 2015, with legislative approval required before implementation.

Directs the Commissioner to evaluate the impact of community paramedic services coverage on medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs and report findings by December 1, 2014.