Minnesota CHW Legislation
Sec.32.Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 256B.0625, Subdivision 49, 30.11 is amended to read:
Subd. 49. Community health worker. (a) Medical assistance covers the care coordination and patient education services provided by a community health worker if the community health worker has:
(1) received a certificate from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System approved community health worker curriculum; or
(2) at least five years of supervised experience with an enrolled physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or dentist, or at least 5 years of supervised experience by a certified public health nurse operating under the direct authority of an enrolled unit of government.
Community health workers eligible for payment under clause (2) must complete the certification program by January 1, 2010, to continue to be eligible for payment.(b) Community health workers must work under the supervision of a medical assistance enrolled physician, advanced practice registered nurse or work under the supervision of a certified public health nurse operating under the direct authority of an enrolled unit of government.
(c) Care coordination and patient education services covered under this subdivision include but are not limited to services relating to oral health and dental care.