This bill establishes medical assistance coverage for psychiatric collaborative care model services in Minnesota, aiming to enhance the integration of behavioral health care within primary care settings. It introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B, which defines key terms such as "behavioral health care manager," "eligible individual," and "psychiatric consultant." The bill outlines the requirements for providers to be eligible for reimbursement, including enrollment in Minnesota Health Care Programs, adherence to the psychiatric collaborative care model, and the use of electronic health records and patient registries. It also specifies that payments to treating medical providers will be made at the current Medicare reimbursement rate.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the implementation of the psychiatric collaborative care model, covering start-up costs, training for providers, and patient enrollment. The funding is set to expire on June 30, 2035. The bill is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, and mandates the commissioner of human services to notify the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0671