Bill > SF2505

This bill makes the following key provisions: The bill establishes the Minnesota Health Policy Commission, a 15-member commission tasked with analyzing and making recommendations on private and public health care costs and spending in Minnesota, with the goal of lowering costs and improving quality of care. The commission will submit annual reports to the legislature with its recommendations. The bill places restrictions on the commissioner of human services' ability to transfer funds from the general fund for routine administrative operations, requiring approval from the commissioner of management and budget or the Legislative Advisory Commission. The bill expands medical assistance coverage for doula services and removes limitations on the number of telemedicine visits covered per enrollee per calendar week, except for certain telemedicine services provided for the treatment and control of tuberculosis. The bill requires provider-based clinics to disclose to patients that they may receive a separate facility fee in addition to a provider fee, and may result in higher out-of-pocket costs for the patient. It also establishes a process for patients to request step therapy protocol overrides from their health plan company. The bill makes various changes to health-related licensing boards, including adjusting license renewal cycles, fees, and criminal background check requirements. It also amends the duties and oversight of the Office of Health Facility Complaints within the Department of Health. Additionally, the bill makes appropriations and technical adjustments to the state's human services forecast and programs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2505&ssn=0&y=2017