The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to enhance insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services by mandating that health plan companies provide reimbursement for services delivered through the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. This model is defined as an evidence-based, integrated behavioral health service delivery method that involves a primary care team, including a primary care provider, a care manager, and a psychiatric consultant. The bill specifies that medical assistance will cover this model when certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System billing codes are used, which include codes 99492, 99493, 99494, G2214, and G0512.

Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of commerce to update the list of billing codes as necessary and outlines the elements of the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model, such as care directed by the primary care team and structured care management. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2023, or upon federal approval, whichever is later. This legislation aims to ensure that mental health services are treated equitably in comparison to other medical services, thereby improving access to necessary care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62Q.47, 256B.0671