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TN SB2063

TN SB2063
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to medicaid expansion.


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Introduced
01/27/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for the same population groups and services as the Insure Tennessee proposal; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

AI Summary

This bill directs the governor of Tennessee to submit a new TennCare (the state's Medicaid program) waiver within 180 days to provide medical assistance coverage for the same population groups and services as the Insure Tennessee proposal, which was a previous Medicaid expansion plan. The bill states that if the new waiver is approved by the federal government and the state's commissioner of finance and administration, it will take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/02/2022)

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