Understanding the Impact of Optum’s Supervisory Billing Policy

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Understanding the Impact of Optum’s Supervisory Billing Policy

In Minnesota, Optum no longer allows new contracts that include supervisory billing for supervised clinicians, though agencies and therapists previously approved for this arrangement have been grandfathered in.

We are gathering feedback from therapists and agencies to understand how this policy has affected access to care and service delivery.

Your insights will help inform advocacy efforts for improved mental health access. Please take a few moments to share your experience.

Name and Agency (OPTIONAL)

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Psychology (doctoral level)

Psychology (master's level)

Marriage and family therapy

Alcohol and drug counseling

Counseling (master's level)

Social Work

Other:

What is your role?
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Therapist

Agency representative

How has Optum's policy of prohibiting supervisory billing for new therapist/agency contracts (while allowing it for those grandfathered in) affected your ability to provide services?
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Have you or any of your clients or potential clients experienced any of the following due to this policy? Select all that apply.
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Had to turn away clients despite having qualified supervised clinicians available

Lost potential clients who could not afford out-of-pocket costs

Experienced financial strain on the agency or practice

Faced challenges in hiring or retaining supervised clinicians

Reduced access to supervision opportunities for new therapists

Other:

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What changes would you like to see regarding this policy to improve access to care?
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Please encourage clients, family members, and clinical colleagues to contact the Office of Mental Health Parity with their experiences under this policy. They can contact the office via email at: Parity.Enforcement.COMM@state.mn.us

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