Minnesota SF8 expands medical assistance to cover the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model for clients.

Minnesota SF8 amends state statutes to include medical assistance coverage for the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. This model involves a primary care team, a care manager, and a psychiatric consultant, providing integrated behavioral health services. The bill specifies that coverage includes care directed by the primary care team, structured care management, regular clinical status assessments, and treatment modifications. Coverage is contingent on the use of specific billing codes. The provision takes effect on July 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Minnesota SF8 expands medical assistance to cover the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model for clients.

Minnesota SF8 amends state statutes to include medical assistance coverage for the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. This model involves a primary care team, a care manager, and a psychiatric consultant, providing integrated behavioral health services. The bill specifies that coverage includes care directed by the primary care team, structured care management, regular clinical status assessments, and treatment modifications. Coverage is contingent on the use of specific billing codes. The provision takes effect on July 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.