Minnesota Statutes Public Welfare and Related Activities (Ch. 245-267) § 256P.01. Definitions

Subd. 6a. Qualified professional. (a) For illness, injury, or incapacity, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or licensed chiropractor, according to their scope of practice.

(b) For developmental disability, learning disability, and intelligence testing, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, or certified psychometrist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(c) For mental health, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified mental health professional undersection 245.462, subdivision 18, clauses (1) to (6).

(d) For substance use disorder, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, a qualified mental health professional undersection 245.462, subdivision 18, clauses (1) to (6), or an individual as defined insection 245G.11, subdivision 3,4, or5.

Subd. 6a. Qualified professional. (a) For illness, injury, or incapacity, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or licensed chiropractor, according to their scope of practice.

(b) For developmental disability, learning disability, and intelligence testing, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, or certified psychometrist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(c) For mental health, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified mental health professional undersection 245I.04, subdivision 2.

(d) For substance use disorder, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, a qualified mental health professional undersection 245I.04, subdivision 2, or an individual as defined insection 245G.11, subdivision 3,4, or5.

Subd. 6a. Qualified professional. (a) For illness, injury, or incapacity, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or licensed chiropractor, according to their scope of practice.

(b) For developmental disability, learning disability, and intelligence testing, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, or certified psychometrist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(c) For mental health, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or qualified mental health professional undersection 245I.04, subdivision 2.

(d) For substance use disorder, a “qualified professional” means a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, a qualified mental health professional undersection 245.462, subdivision 18, clauses (1) to (6), or an individual as defined insection 245G.11, subdivision 3,4, or5.

(1) incurs costs in producing income and deducts these costs in order to equate the individual's income with income from sources where there are no production costs; and

(2) controls the individual's work by working either independently of an employer or freelance, or by running the business; or

(3) pays self-employment taxes.