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TN HB1158

TN HB1158
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the director to take such actions as the director deems necessary to enable the bureau to make available to an enrollee in Part A of the Katie Beckett program the option to use the wraparound home- and community-based services funds allotted to the enrollee by means of a health reimbursement arrangement, including seeking a waiver amendment or new amendment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's TennCare program to require the director of TennCare to enable Katie Beckett program Part A enrollees to use their wraparound home- and community-based services funds through a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). The Katie Beckett program is a Medicaid option that helps children with disabilities or complex medical needs receive care at home instead of in institutional settings. A health reimbursement arrangement is a type of employer-funded account that can be used to reimburse specific medical expenses. The bill specifically authorizes the TennCare director to take necessary actions to implement this option, which may include seeking federal waiver amendments. This change aims to provide more flexibility for families of children with disabilities in managing their healthcare funds, potentially making it easier for them to access needed services. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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