MN HF2550

Increases medical assistance reimbursement rates by 23.7 percent for critical access mental health services provided by psychiatrists, advanced practice registered nurses with psychiatric specialty, community mental health centers, and designated mental health clinics effective July 1, 2007

Applies rate increase to group skills training, psychotherapy, medication management, evaluation and management, diagnostic assessment, psychological testing, neuropsychological services, and inpatient consultation

Increases reimbursement rates by 23.7 percent for medication education services and mental health behavioral aide services provided by adult rehabilitative mental health services and children's therapeutic services providers effective January 1, 2008

Effective January 1, 2024, extends 23.7 percent rate increase to critical access services provided by independent clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional clinical counselors, and psychologists

Requires managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans to reimburse providers at rates at least equal to fee-for-service payment rates