Provider credentialing in health plan network clarified.

This bill clarifies the rules for how health insurance companies in Minnesota must handle applications from doctors and clinics seeking to join their provider networks. It requires insurers to confirm whether an application is complete and, if so, provide a specific deadline for their decision, while also setting a 45-day maximum time limit for reviewing clean applications. If an application is missing information, the insurer must notify the provider within three business days, and if quality or safety concerns arise, the review period can be extended by up to 30 days. Additionally, the bill establishes that once a provider's application is deemed complete and approved, they are officially added to the health plan's network.