House, Senate Sign Off on PTSD, Attorney Fees Bill

By John P. Kamin, ReporterThe Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill on Friday that would provide coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder, increase attorney fees, create an advocacy program for spinal-fusion patients and clarify that provider reimbursements are bound by the state's fee schedule.The state House approved Senate Bill 1234, by Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-St. Paul, with a 128-0 vote on Friday, after lawmakers had a chance to comment on post-traumatic stress disorder and attorney fee provisions. The state Senate approved the measure on May 3 with a 38-24 vote...