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TN SB2436
TN SB2436AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7, relative to health insurer credentialing of healthcare providers.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a health insurance entity to approve a healthcare provider's completed credentialing application within two weeks of receipt when the healthcare provider is credentialed by the health insurance entity and relocates to a new practice group or facility that is also credentialed by the same health insurance entity. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require health insurance entities, such as insurance companies, to expedite the credentialing process for healthcare providers who are moving to a new practice or facility. Specifically, if a healthcare provider was already credentialed by the same health insurance entity at their previous location, and their new practice or facility is also credentialed by that entity, the insurance company must approve the provider's completed application for credentialing within two weeks of receiving it. This change aims to streamline the process for providers who are relocating, ensuring they can continue to serve patients without undue delay, and it takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to new applications submitted on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
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?BillNumber=SB2436&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2436.pdf |
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