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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
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 requires that, starting July 1, 2025, a minor child (under 6 years old) enrolled in TennCare or the CoverKids program must remain eligible until they reach 6 years of age, regardless of changes in circumstances. The bill prohibits the TennCare Bureau from redetermining the child's eligibility or disenrolling them, except in specific circumstances like the child's parent requesting voluntary disenrollment, the child passing away, or the initial enrollment being based on fraud. The bill also requires the TennCare Director to submit any necessary federal waivers to implement this change by December 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Insurance Committee (on 03/19/2024)
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=HB2557&ga=113 | 01/30/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2125 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB2125.pdf | 03/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2557.pdf | 01/30/2024 |
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