Bill > HB1101

This bill amends Tennessee's existing law regarding Medicaid expansion by authorizing the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is a comprehensive healthcare reform law passed in 2010. Specifically, the bill gives the governor explicit legal permission to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine the specific terms and conditions of Medicaid expansion. By replacing the existing section of law with this new language, the bill removes any previous restrictions on Medicaid expansion and provides the governor with clear authority to pursue expanding healthcare coverage to potentially uninsured or underinsured populations in Tennessee. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by potentially increasing healthcare access for low-income residents.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1101&ga=114