The bill mandates that health plan companies in Minnesota must provide equal reimbursement rates for all healthcare providers, specifically advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, when they deliver the same services as licensed physicians. This is aimed at ensuring equity in reimbursement practices across different types of healthcare providers, thereby promoting fair compensation for services rendered.

The new legal language introduced in the bill specifies that if an enrollee opts to receive a covered service from a licensed and certified advanced practice nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant, the reimbursement must match that of a licensed physician. This provision will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will apply to any covered services provided from that date onward.