Minnesota statutes for consumer protection
Minnesota Statute 245.467, Quality of Services, Subd. 6., Restricted access to data, governs disclosure of the names and addresses of persons receiving mental health services.
Minnesota Statute 245.69, Additional Duties of Commissioner, Subd. 2., Approval of centers and clinics, states that data on individuals collected by approved clinics and centers, including written minutes of team meetings is private data on individuals within the welfare system as provided in Minnesota Government Data Practices Act a.k.a. Chapter 13.
Minnesota Statute 13.46 Welfare Data. Subd. 7., Mental health data and Subd. 10., Responsible authority, prohibits release of mental health information without first obtaining informed consent/patient authorization or a court order, or unless otherwise authorized or required by state or federal law.
Minnesota Statute 245.467, Quality of Services, Subd. 5 & 6., Information for Billing and Restricted access to data states informed consent authorization is needed for a mental health center to bill a county.
Minnesota Statute 144.651 Health Care Bill of Rights, promotes the interests and well being of patients and residents of health care facilities.
Minnesota Statute 256.045 Administrative and Judicial Review of Human Service Matters, provides for fair hearings and reviews several types of appeals, denials and grievances including case management services.