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TN SB1491
TN SB1491AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1, relative to medical assistance.
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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from March 1 to February 1, the date by which a managed care organization that participates in the TennCare program must submit its annual report to the bureau of TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-154(a), which governs the TennCare program, by changing the deadline for managed care organizations participating in TennCare to submit their annual reports to the bureau of TennCare from March 1 to February 1. TennCare is Tennessee's state Medicaid program, which provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families, including children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities. Managed care organizations are private companies that contract with the state to provide these services. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1491&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1491 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1491.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1491.pdf |
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