Legislation Efforts

The Minnesota Northland Association for Behavior Analysis supports legislative efforts that expand the availability and accessibility of behavior analytic services, elevate the quality of care delivered, and advocate for the needs of families and individuals who benefit from these services.

MNABA can help you find up-to-date information on relevant state bills, legislative news that may impact practice and access, resources to help practitioners and stakeholders stay informed about policy changes in Minnesota and guidance on how to apply for licensure as a behavior analyst in Minnesota.

What is MNABA doing at the Minnesota legislature?

MNABA, as an organization, worked to create and support a licensure bill for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts who work in Minnesota.

However, we also advocate for other bills that will help families in Minnesota beyond just licensing behavior analysts.

Why does licensing behavior analysts matter?

Licensure is designed to protect consumers and ensure a consistent, minimum standard across all practitioners in Minnesota. Licenses are designed to benefit the consumers of our services. In short, it's to ensure that families in Minnesota receive quality services.

Is there anything I can do?

Bills like these can't move through the legislature without your support. Therefore, we have compiled resources to support you in advocating for yourself and your loved ones.

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Legislative News that may interest you

Public Engagement on EIDBI Licensing Standards

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking public feedback on new licensing standards for Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers, following 2025 legislation requiring EIDBI provider licensing. Review draft standards and provide feedback through online and in-person engagement opportunities through August 31, 2026, with recommendations to be finalized for the Minnesota Legislature by January 2027.

ATAM study finds serious challenges in implementing the new EIDBI Provisional Licensing law while also implementing Pre-Payment Review

ATAM studied the serious challenges in implementing the new EIDBI Provisional Licensing law while also
implementing Pre-Payment Review on an extremely short timeline (January 1, 2026). The results of this study
portray a high risk of extreme disruption to services to children with autism on Medical Assistance in Minnesota.

Read the full report here.

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Govenor's EIDBI Proposed Billing Limits and Oversight Measures

Govenor Tim Walz proposed budget changes affecting the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) program. The proposal outlines new billing limits and enhanced oversight measures for providers identified as high-risk, with the goal of improving accountability, reducing improper payments, and ensuring services remain medically necessary and effective.

Read the proposal here.

The 2025 Minnesota Legislature created new provisional licensing requirements for all enrolled EIDBI agencies.

The 2025 Minnesota Legislature passed changes that affect the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral
Intervention (EIDBI) benefit (see Laws of Minnesota 2025, 1st Spec. Sess., chapter 9, article 6). These changes
directed DHS to develop comprehensive EIDBI licensing standards by January 2027.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will issue provisional licenses for
agencies providing EIDBI services beginning early 2026. Visit the EIDBI Provisional Licensure FAQ webpage or
email the EIDBI licensing team at eidbi.licensing.dhs@state.mn.us if you have questions.

Access: Autism Law Summit Insurance Appeals Playbook

The Autism Law Summit Appeals Playbook is a detailed, experience-based guide for handling insurance denial appeals. It outlines a two-step process: first requesting a peer-to-peer reconsideration through Acentra, and if necessary, pursuing a Medical Assistance Fair Hearing through DHS.

Minnesota's DHS has created a new website to learn about the state’s efforts to combat fraud.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a new Program Integrity website. The website explains the agency’s efforts to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing, detecting, and addressing fraud, waste, and abuse in public benefit programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and chhildcare assistance.

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