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TN SB1770
TN SB1770As introduced, directs the commissioner of finance and administration to seek a federal waiver to establish VolunteerCare and permits persons who are 55 years of age or older to purchase healthcare coverage through the TennCare program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.
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Introduced
01/23/2018
01/23/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Introduced Session
110th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, directs the commissioner of finance and administration to seek a federal waiver to establish VolunteerCare and permits persons who are 55 years of age or older to purchase healthcare coverage through the TennCare program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Tennessee commissioner of finance and administration to seek a federal waiver to establish the VolunteerCare plan, which would allow people aged 55 and older who are not eligible for Medicare to purchase healthcare coverage through the state's TennCare program. The VolunteerCare plan would provide the same coverage as the TennCare program, and the commissioner is authorized to contract with managed care organizations to provide the coverage and to make the plan available for purchase through the federal health insurance exchange. The bill also specifies that the VolunteerCare plan cannot take effect until at least 90 days after the necessary federal waiver is approved.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (on 01/25/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1770&ga=110 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SB1770.pdf |
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