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TN SB2360
TN SB2360AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act" by amending Tennessee's Medicaid program, TennCare. It establishes a new "buy-in program" that allows working individuals with disabilities to access TennCare health insurance coverage, including as a supplement to employer-sponsored coverage. The bill sets out requirements for the program, such as cost-sharing, eligibility criteria, and rules for premium payments. The key provisions include prohibiting eligibility restrictions based on income, resources, or age, and allowing individuals who lose their job to continue coverage in certain circumstances. The bill aims to remove barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities by providing them access to Medicaid coverage through this new buy-in program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 01/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2360&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2424 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2424.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2360.pdf |
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