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TN HB2046
TN HB2046AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
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 generated by the health maintenance organization (HMO) tax, starting on July 1, 2026, to be used to secure federal funds that will reimburse physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and physician assistants (PAs) for specific medical services. These services are identified by CPT codes, which are numerical designations used for billing medical services, specifically for evaluation and management, obstetrics and gynecology, or anesthesia. The bill defines APRNs, physicians, and PAs according to existing Tennessee law and specifies that reimbursements will be up to 110% of the current Medicare reimbursement rate for these CPT codes, with the TennCare bureau and the department of commerce and insurance authorized to create rules to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2046&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2080 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2080.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2046.pdf |
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