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MN Stat § 148E.235 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.235 — Fees And Billing Practices.

148E.235 FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Subdivision 1. Fees and payments. (a) A social worker must ensure that a client or a client's legal representative is informed of all fees at the initial session or meeting with the client, and that payment for services is arranged with the client or the client's legal representative at the beginning of the professional relationship. Upon request from a client or a client's legal representative, a social worker must provide in a timely manner a written payment plan or a written explanation of the charges for any services rendered. (b) When providing services authorized or required by law to a client who does not have the capacity to provide consent and who does not have a legal representative, a social worker may submit reasonable bills to an appropriate payer for services provided. Subd. 2. Billing for services not provided. A social worker must not bill for services that have not been provided except that, with prior notice to the client, a social worker may bill for failed appointments or for cancellations without sufficient notice. A social worker may bill only for provided services which are necessary and appropriate. Financial responsibility for failed appointment billings resides solely with the client and such costs may not be billed to public or private payers. Subd. 3. No payment for referrals. A social worker must not accept or give a commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration solely or primarily to profit from the referral of a client. Subd. 4. Fees and billing practices. A social worker must not engage in improper or fraudulent billing practices, including, but not limited to, violations of the federal Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical assistance laws. History:   2007 c 123 s 110,138
MN Stat § 148E.250 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.250 — Obligation To Cooperate.

148E.250 OBLIGATION TO COOPERATE. Subdivision 1. Obligation to cooperate. An applicant or licensee who is the subject of an investigation, or who is questioned by or on behalf of the board in connection with an investigation, must cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to: (1) responding fully and promptly to any question relating to the investigation; (2) as reasonably requested by the board, providing copies of client and other records in the applicant's or licensee's possession relating to the investigation; (3) executing release of records as reasonably requested by the board; and (4) appearing at conferences, hearings, or meetings scheduled by the board, as required in sections 148E.255 to 148E.270 and chapter 214. Subd. 2. Investigation. A social worker must not knowingly withhold relevant information, give false or misleading information, or do anything to obstruct an investigation of the social worker or another social worker by the board or by another state or federal regulatory or law enforcement authority. Subd. 3. Payment for copies. The board must pay for copies requested by the board. Subd. 4. Access to client records. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an applicant or licensee must allow the board access to any records of a client provided services by the applicant or licensee under investigation. If the client has not signed a consent permitting access to the client's records, the applicant or licensee must delete any data in the records that identifies the client before providing the records to the board. Subd. 5. Classification of data. Any records obtained according to this subdivision must be treated as investigative data according to section 13.41 and be classified as confidential data. History:   2007 c 123 s 113,138
MN Stat § 148E.255 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.255 — Types Of Actions.

148E.255 TYPES OF ACTIONS. Subdivision 1. Actions. The board may take disciplinary action according to section 148E.260, adversarial but nondisciplinary action according to section 148E.265, or voluntary action according to section 148E.270. Any action taken under sections 148E.260 to 148E.270 is public data. Subd. 2. Disciplinary action. For purposes of section 148E.260, "disciplinary action" means an action taken by the board against an applicant or licensee that addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board is empowered to enforce. Subd. 3. Adversarial but nondisciplinary action. For purposes of section 148E.265, "adversarial but nondisciplinary action" means a nondisciplinary action taken by the board that addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board is empowered to enforce. Subd. 4. Voluntary action. For purposes of section 148E.270, "voluntary action" means a nondisciplinary action agreed to by the board or a designated board member and an applicant or licensee that, through educational or other corrective means, addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule that the board is empowered to enforce. History:   2007 c 123 s 114,138
MN Stat § 148E.275 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.275 — Unauthorized Practice.

148E.275 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE. No individual may: (1) engage in the practice of social work without a social work license under sections 148E.055 and 148E.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065; (2) provide social work services to a client who resides in this state when the individual providing the services is not licensed as a social worker according to sections 148E.055 to 148E.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065. History:   2007 c 123 s 118,138
MN Stat § 148E.280 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.280 — Use Of Titles.

148E.280 USE OF TITLES.  No individual may be presented to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" or in the titles in section 148E.195, unless that individual is employed by a county or holds a license under this chapter. History:  2007 c 123 s 119,138; 2012 c 197 art 1 s 18; 2017 c 40 art 1 s 37
MN Stat § 148E.285 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.285 — Reporting Requirements.

148E.285 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Institutions. A state agency, political subdivision, agency of a local unit of government, private agency, hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, or other health care institution or organization must report to the board: (1) any adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148E.190; (2) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the conclusion of any proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148E.190; or (3) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the commencement of a proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148E.190, but after the applicant or licensee had knowledge that a proceeding was contemplated or in preparation. Subd. 2. Professional societies and associations. A state or local professional society or association whose members consist primarily of licensed social workers must report to the board any adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction taken against a member. Subd. 3. Immunity. An individual, professional society or association, state agency, political subdivision, agency of a local unit of government, private agency, hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, other health care institution or organization, or other entity is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report under subdivision 1 or 2 or for otherwise reporting, providing information, or testifying about violations or alleged violations of this chapter. Subd. 4. Failure to report. On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 1 and 2 shall be subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law. History:  2007 c 123 s 120,138; 2012 c 278 art 2 s 17
MN Stat § 148E.290 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice|Section 148E.290 — Penalties.

148E.290 PENALTIES. An individual or other entity that violates section 148E.275, 148E.280, or 148E.285 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:   2007 c 123 s 121,138
MN Stat § 148F.001 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.001 — Scope.

148F.001 SCOPE. This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title alcohol and drug counselor, and all persons in or out of this state who provide alcohol and drug counseling services to clients who reside in this state unless there are specific applicable exemptions provided by law. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 2
MN Stat § 148F.015 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.015 — Duties Of The Board.

148F.015 DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The board shall: (1) adopt and enforce rules for licensure and regulation of alcohol and drug counselors and temporary permit holders, including a standard disciplinary process and rules of professional conduct; (2) issue licenses and temporary permits to qualified individuals under sections 148F.001 to 148F.205; (3) carry out disciplinary actions against licensees and temporary permit holders; (4) educate the public about the existence and content of the regulations for alcohol and drug counselor licensing to enable consumers to file complaints against licensees who may have violated the rules; and (5) collect nonrefundable license fees for alcohol and drug counselors. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 148F.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.02 — Duty To Maintain Current Information.

148F.02 DUTY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT INFORMATION. All individuals licensed as alcohol and drug counselors, all individuals with temporary permits, and all applicants for licensure must notify the board within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following: (1) a change of name, address, place of employment, and home or business telephone number; and (2) a change in any other application information. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 5
MN Stat § 148F.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.03 — Reciprocity.

148F.03 RECIPROCITY. Subdivision 1. Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for less than five years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a completed application for licensure by reciprocity containing the information required in this section. (b) The applicant must request the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the credential is held to send directly to the board a statement that the credential is current and in good standing, the applicant's qualifications that entitled the applicant to the credential, and a copy of the jurisdiction's credentialing laws and rules that were in effect at the time the applicant obtained the credential. (c) The board shall issue a license if the board finds that the requirements which the applicant met to obtain the credential from the other jurisdiction were substantially similar to the current requirements for licensure in this chapter and that the applicant is not otherwise disqualified under section 148F.09. Subd. 2. Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for five or more years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a completed application for licensure by reciprocity containing the information required in this section. (b) The applicant must request the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the credential is held to send directly to the board a statement that the credential is current and in good standing. (c) The board may issue a license if the board finds that the applicant has been in active practice in good standing for a minimum of five years after receiving licensure or other credential. (d) The board shall determine, based on the applicant's experience and qualifications, whether the applicant is granted the licensed alcohol and drug counselor license or other credential regulated by the board. History:  2012 c 197 art 2 s 7; 2019 c 28 s 4
MN Stat § 148F.035 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.035 — Temporary Permit.

148F.035 TEMPORARY PERMIT. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed under this chapter if the person: (1) received an associate degree, or an equivalent number of credit hours, completed 880 clock hours of supervised alcohol and drug counseling practicum, and 18 semester credits or 270 clock hours of academic course work in alcohol and drug counseling from an accredited school or education program; and (2) completed academic course work in the following areas: (i) overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, the continuum of care, and the process of change; (ii) pharmacology of substance abuse disorders and the dynamics of addiction, including medication-assisted therapy; (iii) professional and ethical responsibilities; (iv) multicultural aspects of chemical dependency; (v) co-occurring disorders; and (vi) core functions defined in section 148F.01, subdivision 10. (b) An individual seeking a temporary permit shall fully complete and submit a notarized written application on forms provided by the board together with the nonrefundable temporary permit fee specified in section 148F.115, subdivision 3, clause (1). (c) An individual practicing under this section: (1) must be supervised by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or other licensed professional practicing alcohol and drug counseling under section 148F.11, subdivision 1; (2) is subject to all statutes and rules to the same extent as an individual who is licensed under this chapter, except the individual is not subject to the continuing education requirements of section 148F.075; and (3) must use the title "Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Trainee" or the letters "ADC-T" in professional activities. (d)(1) An individual practicing with a temporary permit must submit a renewal application annually on forms provided by the board with the renewal fee required in section 148F.115, subdivision 3. (2) A temporary permit is automatically terminated if not renewed, upon a change in supervision, or upon the granting or denial by the board of the applicant's application for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor. (3) A temporary permit may be renewed no more than five times. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 8
MN Stat § 148F.045 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.045 — Alcohol And Drug Counselor Technician.

148F.045 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR TECHNICIAN. An alcohol and drug counselor technician may perform the screening, intake, and orientation services described in section 148F.01, subdivision 10, clauses (1), (2), and (3), while under the direct supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 10
MN Stat § 148F.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.05 — License Renewal Requirements.

148F.05 LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Biennial renewal. A license must be renewed every two years. Subd. 2. License renewal notice. At least 60 calendar days before the renewal deadline date, the board shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee's last known address on file with the board. The notice must include instructions for accessing an online application for license renewal, the renewal deadline, and notice of fees required for renewal. The licensee's failure to receive notice does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to meet the renewal deadline and other requirements for license renewal. Subd. 3. Renewal requirements. (a) To renew a license, a licensee must submit to the board: (1) a completed, signed, and notarized application for license renewal; (2) the renewal fee required under section 148F.115, subdivision 2; and (3) evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has completed 40 clock hours of continuing education during the preceding two-year renewal period that meet the requirements of section 148F.075. (b) The application must be postmarked or received by the board by the end of the day on which the license expires or the following business day if the expiration date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. An application which is not completed, signed, notarized, or which is not accompanied by the correct fee is void and must be returned to the licensee. Subd. 4. Pending renewal. If a licensee's application for license renewal is postmarked or received by the board by the end of the business day on the expiration date of the license, the licensee may continue to practice after the expiration date while the application for license renewal is pending with the board. Subd. 5. Late renewal fee. If the application for license renewal is postmarked or received after the expiration date, the licensee shall pay a late fee as specified by section 148F.115, subdivision 5, clause (1), in addition to the renewal fee, before the application for license renewal will be considered by the board. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 11
MN Stat § 148F.055 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.055 — Expired License.

148F.055 EXPIRED LICENSE. Subdivision 1. Expiration of license. A licensee who fails to submit an application for license renewal, or whose application for license renewal is not postmarked or received by the board as required, is not authorized to practice after the expiration date and is subject to disciplinary action by the board for any practice after the expiration date. Subd. 2. Termination for nonrenewal. (a) Within 30 days after the renewal date, a licensee who has not renewed the license shall be notified by letter sent to the last known address of the licensee in the board's file that the renewal is overdue and that failure to pay the current fee and current late fee within 60 days after the renewal date will result in termination of the license. (b) The board shall terminate the license of a licensee whose license renewal is at least 60 days overdue and to whom notification has been sent as provided in paragraph (a). Failure of a licensee to receive notification is not grounds for later challenge of the termination. The former licensee shall be notified of the termination by letter within seven days after the board action, in the same manner as provided in paragraph (a). History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 12
MN Stat § 148F.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.06 — Voluntary Termination.

148F.06 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION. A license may be voluntarily terminated by the licensee at any time upon written notification to the board, unless a complaint is pending against the licensee. The notification must be received by the board prior to termination of the license for failure to renew. A former licensee may be licensed again only after complying with the relicensure following termination requirements under section 148F.065. For purposes of this section, the board retains jurisdiction over any licensee whose license has been voluntarily terminated and against whom the board receives a complaint for conduct occurring during the period of licensure. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 13
MN Stat § 148F.065 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.065 — Relicensure Following Termination.

148F.065 RELICENSURE FOLLOWING TERMINATION. Subdivision 1. Relicensure. For a period of two years, a former licensee whose license has been voluntarily terminated or terminated for nonrenewal as provided in section 148F.055, subdivision 2, may be relicensed by completing an application for relicensure, paying the applicable fee, and verifying that the former licensee has not engaged in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in this state since the date of termination. The verification must be accompanied by a notarized affirmation that the statement is true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the former licensee. Subd. 2. Continuing education for relicensure. A former licensee seeking relicensure after license termination must provide evidence of having completed at least 20 hours of continuing education activities for each year, or portion thereof, that the former licensee did not hold a license. Subd. 3. Cancellation of license. The board shall not renew, reissue, reinstate, or restore the license of a former licensee which was terminated for nonrenewal, or voluntarily terminated, and for which relicensure was not sought for more than two years from the date the license was terminated for nonrenewal, or voluntarily terminated. A former licensee seeking relicensure after this two-year period must obtain a new license by applying for licensure and fulfilling all requirements then in existence for an initial license to practice alcohol and drug counseling in Minnesota. History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 14
MN Stat § 148F.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 148F — Alcohol And Drug Counselors Licensing|Section 148F.07 — Inactive License Status.

148F.07 INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Request for inactive status. Unless a complaint is pending against the licensee, a licensee whose license is in good standing may request, in writing, that the license be placed on the inactive list. If a complaint is pending against a licensee, a license may not be placed on the inactive list until action relating to the complaint is concluded. The board must receive the request for inactive status before expiration of the license, or the person must pay the late fee. A licensee may renew a license that is inactive under this subdivision by meeting the renewal requirements of subdivision 2. A licensee must not practice alcohol and drug counseling while the license is inactive. Subd. 2. Renewal of inactive license. A licensee whose license is inactive must renew the inactive status by the inactive status expiration date determined by the board, or the license will expire. An application for renewal of inactive status must include evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has completed 40 clock hours of continuing education required in section 148F.075. Late renewal of inactive status must be accompanied by a late fee as required in section 148F.115, subdivision 5, clause (2). History:   2012 c 197 art 2 s 15