Payment Committee

As payment pressures continue to challenge practice sustainability and patient access, APTA MN is focusing on advancing solutions that strengthen payments, reduce administrative burden, and move the profession forward. Our primary driver is to arm our member advocates with the tools to push for change with payers, employers, or their state legislature,
Be sure to check back here often for updates, not only on new payer policies, but also on how you can make a difference for your practice, your patients, and the profession.

 

Committee Chairs

Julie Somsky and Maggie Henjum

Purpose

The Payment Committee serves as a resource to APTA Minnesota members regarding physical therapy payment and reimbursement issues, and to partner with the Government Affairs Committee to enhance relationships with third-party payers through dialogue and education regarding the practice of physical therapy. The Payment Committee includes members from all areas of physical therapy practice; each member contributes to issues, concerns, or questions relating to their area of expertise.
  • Do you have a specific payment concern?  Share with the committee HERE.
  • Would you like to learn more about this committee? Are you interested in volunteering your time? If you have a comment or question, or would like to volunteer, email info@mnapta.org.Would you like to know more about this committee? Are you interested in volunteering your time? If you have a comment, question, or would like to volunteer, email info@mnapta.org.

Payment Updates

July 15, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Human Services sent out an update to the Rehabilitation MHCP Provider Manual. We have highlighted two sections of the updates that are

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Associated Workgroups

Payor Advocacy Workgroup