Health plan company required to provide the same reimbursement rates for all providers.

HF 346 requires health insurance companies in Minnesota to reimburse advanced practice nurses and physician assistants at the same rate as physicians for the same covered services. This applies to enrollees choosing these providers for covered care, directly affecting health plan companies and these specific healthcare professionals. The law, effective January 1, 2025, mandates equal reimbursement rates for identical services regardless of provider type. It targets a specific equity gap in provider payment without altering coverage rules or service definitions. This is a direct policy change to standardize payment rates under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.