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TN HB2678
TN HB2678As 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
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/07/2018
02/07/2018
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 program, which would allow individuals aged 55 and older who are not eligible for Medicare to purchase healthcare coverage through the state's TennCare Medicaid program. The bill specifies that the coverage provided through VolunteerCare must be the same as the coverage offered to regular TennCare recipients. The Commissioner is also authorized to enter into contracts with insurance companies or managed care organizations to provide the VolunteerCare coverage, and to make the program available for purchase through the federal health insurance exchange.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (on 02/07/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2678&ga=110 |
| SB1770 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Fiscal/SB1770.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HB2678.pdf |
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