Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3650

Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

Medical assistance coverage provision of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model

Impact

If enacted, SF3650 will amend Minnesota Statutes to include a specific subdivision that recognizes and provides for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model within the scope of medical assistance. This amendment is expected to increase accessibility to necessary psychiatric services for those seeking assistance, thereby potentially improving overall mental health outcomes in the state. The operational guidelines established could foster more coordination between primary care and mental health specialists, leading to enhanced patient care.

Summary

SF3650 aims to expand medical assistance coverage in Minnesota for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model, an evidence-based approach to integrated behavioral health service delivery. The bill details that coverage will include a structured care management approach facilitated by a primary care team composed of a primary care provider, care manager, and psychiatric consultant. Through this model, the state intends to enhance the delivery of mental health services, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

Contention

While supporters of SF3650 argue that this collaboration will provide significant benefits to mental health care access, not all stakeholders are fully on board. There may be concerns regarding the funding implications and how this will be integrated with existing healthcare systems. Opponents may express worries about the administrative burden added to primary care providers or about the variability in the quality of care delivered through such collaborative models. Further discussion around these points will likely unfold as the bill progresses through legislative hearings.

Companion Bills

MN HF4145

Similar To Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model provided.

Previously Filed As

MN HF4145

Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model provided.

MN SF8

Medical assistance coverage provision of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model

MN SF1219

Psychiatric collaborative care model medical assistance and insurance coverage establishment

MN SF1490

Medical assistance and insurance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model authorization

MN HF1771

Medical assistance and insurance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model provided.

MN HF958

Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model services provided, and money appropriated.

MN HB419

Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

MN SF3649

Medical assistance coverage provisions for violence prevention services

MN SF276

Medical assistance coverage for violence prevention services provision

MN SF5415

Medical assistance coverage of palliative care requirement and appropriation

Similar Bills

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