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TN SB2791
TN SB2791AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.
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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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" to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for working individuals with disabilities in Tennessee. The program will enable these individuals to obtain or retain Medicaid coverage through the payment of premiums, using less-restrictive income and resource requirements. The bill outlines the program's establishment, eligibility requirements, employment criteria, and premium payment structure. It also allows the program to utilize savings from the TennCare block grant funding agreement and seek federal waivers to further its implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (31)
Bo Watson (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Paul Bailey (R),
Richard Briggs (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Ferrell Haile (R),
Joey Hensley (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Jack Johnson (R),
London Lamar (D),
Adam Lowe (R),
Jon Lundberg (R),
Becky Massey (R),
Randy McNally (R),
Frank Niceley (R),
Charlane Oliver (D),
Mark Pody (R),
Bill Powers (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Kerry Roberts (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
John Stevens (R),
Art Swann (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Page Walley (R),
Dawn White (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1002 (on 05/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2791&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc1002.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2940 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2940.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2791.pdf |
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