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TN SB0961
TN SB0961As 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
02/12/2015
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/22/2016
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0961&ga=109 |
| Fiscal Note | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Fiscal/SB0961.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Bill/SB0961.pdf |
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