Minnesota Statutes 62A.3091 – Nondiscriminate Coverage of Tests
Subdivision 1.Scope of requirement.
This section applies to any of the following if issued or renewed to a Minnesota resident or to cover a Minnesota resident:
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 62A.3091
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(1) a health plan, as defined in section 62A.011;
(2) coverage described in section 62A.011, subdivision 3, clauses (2), (3), or (6) to (12); and
(3) a policy, contract, or certificate issued by a community integrated service network licensed under chapter 62N.
Subd. 2.Requirement.
Coverage described in subdivision 1 that covers laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, and x-rays must provide the same coverage, without requiring additional signatures, for all such tests ordered by an advanced practice registered nurse operating pursuant to chapter 148 or a physician assistant practicing pursuant to chapter 147A. Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with any written agreement between a physician and an advanced practice registered nurse or between a physician and a physician assistant.