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TN SB2080
TN SB2080AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, directs the first $150 million of tax revenue generated by the health maintenance organization tax on or after July 1, 2026, to be utilized to draw down federal funds to reimburse a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who is entitled to receive TennCare reimbursement for a CPT code for evaluation and management, obstetrics and gynecology, or anesthesia. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill directs the first $150 million of tax revenue collected from the health maintenance organization (HMO) tax, starting on July 1, 2026, to be used to secure federal matching funds. These funds will then be used to reimburse physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and physician assistants (PAs) for specific services provided to TennCare beneficiaries. The services eligible for this enhanced reimbursement are those billed using CPT codes for evaluation and management, obstetrics and gynecology, or anesthesia. CPT codes are standardized numerical identifiers used by healthcare providers to bill for services rendered. The bill also specifies that this reimbursement can be up to 110% of the current Medicare reimbursement rate for the same CPT code, and it allows the bureau of TennCare and the department of commerce and insurance to create necessary rules to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2080&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2080.pdf |
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