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TN HB2214

TN HB2214
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to TennCare.


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

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 on and after July 1, 2025, a minor (a person under 18 years of age) enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program remains eligible for these programs until they reach 18 years of age. It prohibits the Bureau of TennCare from subjecting these minors to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain specific circumstances. The bill also requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2024 to effectuate these changes.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Infants and Children

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