Bill > SF79

This bill requires health plan companies to provide equal reimbursement rates for certain healthcare providers, specifically advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs), when they provide the same medical services as licensed physicians. Currently, these providers might receive lower payment rates for identical medical services, which can create financial disparities and potentially discourage some qualified healthcare professionals from practicing. Under this proposed legislation, if an enrollee chooses to receive a covered service from a licensed and certified APRN or physician assistant, the health insurance company must reimburse that provider at the same rate it would reimburse a licensed physician for performing the identical service. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and will apply to any covered medical services provided on or after that date, ensuring that APRNs and PAs are compensated equitably for their professional medical services.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0079&ssn=0&y=2025