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TN SB2125

TN SB2125
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to TennCare.


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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires that on and after July 1, 2025, a minor child who is enrolled in TennCare or the CoverKids program remains eligible for TennCare or the CoverKids program until the minor child reaches six years of age; prohibits the bureau from subjecting the minor child 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 amends Tennessee's Medicaid and children's health insurance programs (TennCare and CoverKids) to require that a minor child enrolled in these programs remains eligible until they reach 6 years old, regardless of changes in their circumstances. The bill prohibits the TennCare bureau from redetermining eligibility or disenrolling these children, except in certain limited circumstances such as the child moving out of state or the initial enrollment being based on fraud. The bill also requires the TennCare director to submit any necessary federal waivers by the end of 2024 to implement these changes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee / no second (on 03/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Infants and Children

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