Providers of outpatient behavioral health services to be paid at least 143 percent of the Medicare rate requirement

This bill requires Minnesota health insurance companies to pay outpatient behavioral health providers (like therapists and substance use treatment centers) at least 143% of the Medicare rate for covered services. It directly affects providers offering mental health and substance use disorder treatment in outpatient settings. The key provision sets a new minimum payment standard based on the annual Medicare rate published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This change applies to private insurance plans but excludes coverage for state public health programs under chapters 256B or 256L.