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Introduced
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires that on and after July 1, 2025, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program remains eligible for TennCare medicaid and the CoverKids program until the minor reaches 18 years of age; prohibits the bureau from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment except under certain circumstances; requires the director to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2024. - Amends TCA Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill requires that, starting on July 1, 2025, minors enrolled in Tennessee's Medicaid (TennCare) or the state's Children's Health Insurance Program (CoverKids) remain eligible for these programs until they reach 18 years of age. The bill prohibits the state's Bureau of TennCare from subjecting these minors to eligibility redetermination or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances, such as a parent's request, the minor's death, or residency change. The bill also requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waivers to implement this change by December 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/28/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Infants and Children
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1828&ga=113 | 01/23/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1828 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB1828.pdf | 02/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1828.pdf | 01/23/2024 |
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