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TN SB2425
TN SB2425AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.
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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 an eligibility determination of an individual for residential facility benefits to evaluate the individual's physical condition and mental condition separately. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when determining if someone is eligible for benefits from a residential facility, which includes places like nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, recuperation centers, rehabilitation facilities, homes for the aged, and adult care homes, their physical and mental health must be assessed separately. This means that any evaluation of an individual's well-being for these benefits must consider their physical condition and their mental condition as distinct factors, rather than combining them into a single score.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare 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=SB2425&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2425.pdf |
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