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TN SB1805
TN SB1805AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from 67.5 percent to 110 percent the rate of reimbursement of the federal medicare program's allowable charges for participating providers the bureau shall reimburse an ambulance service provider; deletes the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning TennCare, the state's Medicaid program, significantly alters how ambulance service providers are reimbursed by increasing the rate from 67.5% to 110% of Medicare's allowable charges, meaning providers will now be paid more than Medicare typically allows for their services. Additionally, the bill repeals the "Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act," which was a mechanism for funding these services, and specifies that any remaining funds in the associated revenue fund after June 30, 2026, will be held and disbursed according to existing rules. This change aims to improve financial support for ambulance providers participating in TennCare, with the new reimbursement rate taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health And Welfare Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1805&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1805 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1805.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1805.pdf |
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