| TN | HB2097 | Pass | As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2027; changes the penalty imposed by the bureau on an ambulance provider for each day an assessment remains unpaid from $50 per calendar day to 5 percent of the principal ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1123 |
| TN | SB2221 | Pass | As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2027; changes the penalty imposed by the bureau on an ambulance provider for each day an assessment remains unpaid from $50 per calendar day to 5 percent of the principal ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-27
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 |
| TN | HB1864 | Pass | As enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2027; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-26
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| TN | SB2023 | Pass | As enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2027; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-26
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 990 |
| TN | SB1389 | Engross
Sine Die | As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-24
Sponsor(s) Added. |
| TN | SB2118 | Pass | As enacted, prohibits the division from providing coverage or reimbursement for a medical procedure performed on, or administered to, an individual if the performance or administration of the procedure is for the purpose of enabling the individual to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-24
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 765 |
| TN | HB2498 | Pass | As enacted, prohibits the division from providing coverage or reimbursement for a medical procedure performed on, or administered to, an individual if the performance or administration of the procedure is for the purpose of enabling the individual to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-24
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| TN | SB0185 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, establishes TennCare minimum and maximum reimbursement rate levels for rural hospitals and requires that the reimbursement rate is based on the rural hospital's current federal fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| TN | SB0210 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, establishes separate reimbursement rates for ground-based rural ambulance services and urban ambulance services provided to TennCare recipients; allows for certain rural ambulance service providers to receive emergency medical services...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| TN | SB0334 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medicaid Modernization and Access Act of 2025," which aligns TennCare's current Medicaid reimbursement rates for obstetrics/gynecology, primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance use disorder treatment ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
To Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| TN | SB0650 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts "Emma's Bill," which requires that when making a determination of medical necessity, the bureau shall take into consideration the patient's overall condition and use such overall condition as a factor to determine the level of f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| TN | SB0706 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts the "TennCare Network Reporting Reform Act." - Amends TCA Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| TN | SB0748 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the bureau of TennCare to reimburse certain public or private ground-based ambulance services that bill for transports at a rate not less than 67.5 percent of the federal medicare program's allowable charge for participating p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
To Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| TN | SB1053 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the director to take such actions as the director deems necessary to enable the bureau to make available to an enrollee in Part A of the Katie Beckett program the option to use the wraparound home- and community-based services...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| TN | SB1805 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from 67.5 percent to 110 percent the rate of reimbursement of the federal medicare program's allowable charges for participating providers the bureau shall reimburse an ambulance service provider; deletes the Ground Ambulance...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
To Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| TN | SB2080 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, directs the first $150 million of tax revenue generated by the health maintenance organization tax on or after July 1, 2026, to be utilized to draw down federal funds to reimburse a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or phy...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-20
To Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| TN | HB0372 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medicaid Modernization and Access Act of 2025," which aligns TennCare's current Medicaid reimbursement rates for obstetrics/gynecology, primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance use disorder treatment ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-15
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| TN | HB1836 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from 67.5 percent to 110 percent the rate of reimbursement of the federal medicare program's allowable charges for participating providers the bureau shall reimburse an ambulance service provider; deletes the Ground Ambulance...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-15
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| TN | HB2046 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, directs the first $150 million of tax revenue generated by the health maintenance organization tax on or after July 1, 2026, to be utilized to draw down federal funds to reimburse a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or phy...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-15
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| TN | SB2554 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to submit the annual actuarial study of the TennCare program and participating managed care organizations, along with any related oral and written comments, to the designated legislative commi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-07
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB2162 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to submit the annual actuarial study of the TennCare program and participating managed care organizations, along with any related oral and written comments, to the designated legislative commi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-02
Reset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee |
| TN | SB2499 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires a managed care organization or pharmacy benefits manager that is contracted with the bureau to reimburse a claim for a long-acting injectable drug intended for treatment and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus and admin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB0201 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the bureau of TennCare to reimburse certain public or private ground-based ambulance services that bill for transports at a rate not less than 67.5 percent of the federal medicare program's allowable charge for participating p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee |
| TN | HB2457 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires a managed care organization or pharmacy benefits manager that is contracted with the bureau to reimburse a claim for a long-acting injectable drug intended for treatment and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus and admin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-03
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | HB2603 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from 60 to 65 days the period after the close of each fiscal year within which the department of finance and administration must submit a report to the governor and members of the general assembly that includes an account of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-25
Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee |
| TN | HB1101 | Fail | As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | HB1104 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. - Amend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | HB2199 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from seven to 10 days, the mandatory public inspection period for a hospital's marketing and strategic planning records prior to a vote by its board to adopt such plans. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | SB2435 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from seven to 10 days, the mandatory public inspection period for a hospital's marketing and strategic planning records prior to a vote by its board to adopt such plans. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB2604 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to July 1, 2000, as the initial date after which the department of health must ensure that application forms for TennCare uninsured or uninsurable coverage under the Medical Assistance Act apprise applican...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | SB2425 | Intro
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | SB0401 | Fail | As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | HB2005 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts the "TennCare Buy-In Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee |
| TN | HB1393 | Fail | As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-03
Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | SB1852 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, enacts the "TennCare Buy-In Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | SB2490 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to department of health beginning development of a demonstration project to provide cost effective alternatives to long-term care under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 on July 1, 1982. - Amen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
To Senate Delayed Bills Committee |
| TN | SB2489 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, increases from 60 to 65 days the period after the close of each fiscal year within which the department of finance and administration must submit a report to the governor and members of the general assembly that includes an account of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
To Senate Delayed Bills Committee |
| TN | SB2297 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to July 1, 2000, as the initial date after which the department of health must ensure that application forms for TennCare uninsured or uninsurable coverage under the Medical Assistance Act apprise applican...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
To Senate Delayed Bills Committee |
| TN | SB1727 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, deletes an obsolete provision that required the comptroller of the treasury, in conjunction with any appropriate TennCare drug utilization review committees, to study the use of prescription drugs in nursing homes and the costs of thos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB1548 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, deletes an obsolete provision that required the comptroller of the treasury, in conjunction with any appropriate TennCare drug utilization review committees, to study the use of prescription drugs in nursing homes and the costs of thos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-15
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | HB0411 | Pass | As enacted, enacts "Lucca's Law," which addresses TennCare coverage of treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). - Amend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Effective date(s) 05/21/2025 |
| TN | HB0782 | Pass | As enacted, directs the director to establish an additional PACE program as a pilot in one of the two grand divisions where a PACE program did not exist in 2024; permits a current PACE program in a county with a specific population to expand into con...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Effective date(s) 05/21/2025 |
| TN | SB1390 | Pass | As enacted, directs the director to establish an additional PACE program as a pilot in one of the two grand divisions where a PACE program did not exist in 2024; permits a current PACE program in a county with a specific population to expand into con...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 502 |
| TN | SB1426 | Pass | As enacted, enacts "Lucca's Law," which addresses TennCare coverage of treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). - Amend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 482 |
| TN | HB0171 | Pass | As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2026; makes other revisions to the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 15.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-13
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 378 |
| TN | SB0747 | Pass | As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2026; makes other revisions to the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 15.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-13
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025 |
| TN | SB0557 | Pass | As enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-08
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 345 |
| TN | HB0728 | Pass | As enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-08
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 |
| TN | SB0576 | Pass | As enacted, revises present law relative to the annual coverage assessment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-29
Effective date(s) 06/30/2025 |
| TN | HB0829 | Pass | As enacted, revises present law relative to the annual coverage assessment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-29
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 252 |
