62A.3091 NONDISCRIMINATE COVERAGE OF TESTS.
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62A.3091 NONDISCRIMINATE COVERAGE OF TESTS.
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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:
(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.
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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.