This bill mandates that health care worker platforms must register with the commissioner of health before operating in Minnesota and requires annual renewals thereafter. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.74, to include health care worker platforms alongside supplemental nursing services agencies, establishing maximum charge limits for services provided by these platforms. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "health care worker" and "health care worker platform," and outlines the registration process, including application requirements, fees, and the commissioner’s authority to approve or deny applications based on compliance with specified regulations.

Additionally, the bill sets forth operational requirements for health care worker platforms, including prohibitions against certain practices, insurance coverage mandates, and record-keeping obligations. It clarifies that registered health care worker platforms are not classified as supplemental nursing services agencies and prohibits such agencies from registering as health care worker platforms. The bill also includes appropriations for the commissioner of health to facilitate the registration process for these platforms in the upcoming fiscal years.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144A.74