1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health care; requiring a health plan company to provide the same 
1.3 	reimbursement rates for all providers;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 
1.4 	Statutes, chapter 62Q.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [62Q.59] PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT EQUITY.
1.7 	If an enrollee chooses to receive a covered service from a licensed and certified advanced 
1.8 	practice nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant, the health plan company must 
1.9 	reimburse the advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant at the same rate as 
1.10 	a licensed physician for providing the same service.

1.11 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to any 
1.12 	covered service provided on or after that date.