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TN SB0961

TN SB0961
As introduced, directs the commissioner of finance and administration to request an appropriate waiver to extend TennCare eligibility to veterans under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) on the basis of income on or before July 1, 2015. - Amends TCA Title 71.


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Introduced
02/12/2015
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/22/2016

Introduced Session

109th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, directs the commissioner of finance and administration to request an appropriate waiver to extend TennCare eligibility to veterans under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) on the basis of income on or before July 1, 2015. - Amends TCA Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill directs the commissioner of finance and administration to request a waiver from the federal government by July 1, 2015, to expand eligibility for TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, to veterans based on their income. This expansion would be made possible through the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148), commonly known as Obamacare, which allows for such expansions. A veteran is defined in this context as someone who served in the uniformed services and was honorably discharged.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 04/08/2015)

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