1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying medical assistance payment rates for 
1.3 	certain health services and therapies;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 
1.4 	Statutes, chapter 256B.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [256B.7621] REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN HEALTH 
1.7 	SERVICES AND THERAPIES.
1.8 	Effective for services provided on or after July 1, 2015, payment rates under this 
1.9 	chapter for managed care and fee-for-service visits for the following services and therapies 
1.10 	shall be as listed:
1.11 	(1) skilled nurse, $157 per visit;
1.12 	(2) physical therapy, $172 per visit;
1.13 	(3) occupational therapy, $157 per visit; and
1.14 	(4) speech therapy, $161 per visit.
1.15 	The commissioner shall adjust managed care and county-based purchasing capitation rates 
1.16 	to reflect the payment rates under this section.