Minnesota SF832 modifies definitions, establishes certified midwife licensure, and expands medical assistance coverage for certified midwife services.

Minnesota SF832 amends definitions to include licensed certified midwives, establishes a licensure process for certified midwives, and sets civil and criminal penalties for violations. It also expands medical assistance coverage to include services performed by licensed certified midwives. The bill outlines grounds for disciplinary action, including failure to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and engaging in abusive or fraudulent billing practices.

Minnesota SF832 modifies definitions, establishes certified midwife licensure, and expands medical assistance coverage for certified midwife services.

Minnesota SF832 amends definitions to include licensed certified midwives, establishes a licensure process for certified midwives, and sets civil and criminal penalties for violations. It also expands medical assistance coverage to include services performed by licensed certified midwives. The bill outlines grounds for disciplinary action, including failure to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and engaging in abusive or fraudulent billing practices.