Subdivision 1. Licensed utilization review organization. Beginning January 1, 1993, any organization that meets the definition of utilization review organization in section 62M.02, subdivision 21, must be licensed under chapter 60A, 62C, 62D, 62N, 62T, or 64B, or registered under this chapter and must comply with this chapter and section 72A.201, subdivisions 8 and 8a. Each licensed community integrated service network or health maintenance organization that has an employed staff model of providing health care services shall comply with this chapter and section 72A.201, subdivisions 8 and 8a, for any services provided by providers under contract.
Subd. 2. Nonlicensed utilization review organization. An organization that meets the definition of a utilization review organization under section 62M.02, subdivision 21, that is not licensed in this state that performs utilization review services for Minnesota residents must register with the commissioner of commerce and must certify compliance with this chapter.
Initial registration must occur no later than January 1, 1993. The registration is effective for two years and may be renewed. Applications for initial and renewal registrations must be made on forms prescribed by the commissioner. Each utilization review organization registered under this chapter shall notify the commissioner of commerce within 30 days of any change in the name, address, or ownership of the organization. The organization shall pay to the commissioner of commerce a fee of $1,000 for the initial registration application and $1,000 for each two-year renewal.
Subd. 3. Penalties and enforcements. If a utilization review organization fails to comply with this chapter, the organization may not provide utilization review services for any Minnesota resident. The commissioner of commerce may issue a cease and desist order under section 45.027, subdivision 5, to enforce this provision. The cease and desist order is subject to appeal under chapter 14. A nonlicensed utilization review organization that fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter is subject to all applicable penalty and enforcement provisions of section 72A.201. Each utilization review organization licensed under chapter 60A, 62C, 62D, 62N, 62T, or 64B shall comply with this chapter as a condition of licensure.
1992 c 574 s 3; 1994 c 625 art 2 s 9-11; 1997 c 225 art 2 s 62; 1999 c 239 s 17,18; 2001 c 215 s 24; 2002 c 330 s 27; 2020 c 114 art 2 s 20
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 59A - 79A — Insurance
Chapter 62M — Utilization Review Of Health Care
Section 62M.01 — Citation, Jurisdiction, And Scope.
Section 62M.03 — Compliance With Standards.
Section 62M.04 — Standards For Utilization Review Performance.
Section 62M.05 — Procedures For Review Determination.
Section 62M.06 — Appeals Of Adverse Determinations.
Section 62M.07 — Prior Authorization Of Services.
Section 62M.072 — Use Of Evidence-based Standards.
Section 62M.08 — Confidentiality.
Section 62M.09 — Staff And Program Qualifications.
Section 62M.10 — Accessibility And On-site Review Procedures.
Section 62M.11 — Complaints To Commerce Or Health.
Section 62M.12 — Prohibition Of Inappropriate Incentives.
Section 62M.13 — Severability.
Section 62M.14 — Effect Of Compliance.
Section 62M.15 — Applicability Of Other Chapter Requirements.
Section 62M.17 — Continuity Of Care; Prior Authorizations.
Section 62M.18 — Annual Posting On Website; Prior Authorizations.