Minn. Stat. § 62A.3092

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, August 19, 2024

Section 62A.3092 - EQUAL TREATMENT OF SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTING SERVICES

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.

Subd. 2.Requirement.

Coverage described in subdivision 1 that provides for payment for surgical first assisting benefits or services shall be construed as providing for payment for a registered nurse who performs first assistant functions and services that are within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

Minn. Stat. § 62A.3092

1996 c 446 art 1 s 25; 1997 c 225 art 2 s 62