Bill > HF958

This bill establishes medical assistance coverage for a Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in Minnesota, creating a comprehensive framework for integrated mental health services. The bill defines key terms such as "behavioral health care manager" (a trained professional who supports patient care), "psychiatric consultant" (a licensed medical professional who provides treatment guidance), and "eligible individual" (a person diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder). Under this model, medical providers can receive reimbursement for a collaborative approach to mental health treatment that includes initial and subsequent psychiatric care management, involving a team consisting of a primary care provider, care manager, and psychiatric consultant. Providers must meet specific requirements to be eligible for reimbursement, including being enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs, using electronic health records and patient registries, obtaining patient consent, and cooperating with state monitoring efforts. The bill allocates $500,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support implementation, covering start-up costs like provider training and patient registry establishment. The commissioner of human services is tasked with collecting data, reviewing reimbursement rates, and potentially using findings to improve the program. The provisions will become effective on January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, with the appropriations set to expire on June 30, 2035.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0958&ssn=0&y=2025