Subd. 1. Scope of requirement.

This section applies to any of the following if issued or renewed to a Minnesota resident or to cover a Minnesota resident:

1. (1) a health plan, as defined in section 62A.011;
2. (2) coverage described in section 62A.011, subdivision 3, clauses (2), (3), or (6) to (12); and
3. (3) a policy, contract, or certificate issued by a community integrated service network licensed under chapter 62N.

Subd. 2. Requirement.

Coverage described in subdivision 1 that covers laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, and x-rays must provide the same coverage, without requiring additional signatures, for all such tests ordered by an advanced practice registered nurse operating pursuant to chapter 148 or a physician assistant practicing pursuant to chapter 147A. Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with any written agreement between a physician and an advanced practice registered nurse or between a physician and a physician assistant.