Increases reimbursement rates for mental health services under Minnesota's medical assistance program.

The bill increases reimbursement rates for mental health services under Minnesota's medical assistance program. It mandates that managed care and county-based purchasing plans reimburse providers at least equal to the fee-for-service rate. The commissioner must monitor the effect of this rate adjustment on enrollee access to mental health services. If federal approval is not received, the commissioner must adjust capitation rates for that contract year.

Increases reimbursement rates for mental health services under Minnesota's medical assistance program.

The bill increases reimbursement rates for mental health services under Minnesota's medical assistance program. It mandates that managed care and county-based purchasing plans reimburse providers at least equal to the fee-for-service rate. The commissioner must monitor the effect of this rate adjustment on enrollee access to mental health services. If federal approval is not received, the commissioner must adjust capitation rates for that contract year.