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This bill aims to improve healthcare continuity for minors enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program by ensuring they maintain their health insurance coverage until they turn 18 years old, starting July 1, 2026. Under the proposed legislation, TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) would be prohibited from removing a minor from their healthcare program or requiring eligibility redetermination except in specific circumstances, such as the minor's death, moving out of state, family income exceeding program limits, or initial enrollment being based on administrative error or fraud. The bill allows TennCare to transfer a minor between Medicaid and CoverKids programs to maintain coverage, and requires the TennCare director to submit any necessary federal waivers by December 31, 2025, to implement these changes. The goal is to provide more stable healthcare coverage for children, reducing potential gaps in medical access during their developmental years and ensuring consistent health insurance protection.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0401&ga=114