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TNHB2424Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2024-02-06
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
TNHB2734Intro

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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...
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2024-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
TNSB2718Intro

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...
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2024-02-05
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB2240Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, directs the bureau to establish a temporary TennCare benefits program to provide medical assistance on a temporary basis to certain individuals who do not qualify for enrollment in TennCare, CoverKids, or a successor program; requires ...
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2024-02-01
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB2360Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2024-01-31
Withdrawn.
TNHB1611Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, enacts the "TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2024-01-25
Withdrawn.
TNHB1738Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid eligibility solely for the purpose of providing gun violence prevention services. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
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2024-01-11
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
TNSB7014Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, directs the bureau of TennCare to submit to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services an application for a research and demonstration waiver under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act to provide housing solution...
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2023-08-23
Lay on the Table
TNSB7022Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, directs the bureau of TennCare to submit to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services an application for a research and demonstration waiver under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act to provide housing solution...
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2023-08-23
Lay on the Table
TNSB7054Intro

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As introduced, changes the date by which managed care organizations participating in the TennCare program must submit an annual report related to coverage of mental health treatment from March 1 to March 15. - Amends TCA Title 71.
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2023-08-23
Lay on the Table
TNSB7102Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid for mental health prevention and treatment pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and me...
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2023-08-23
Lay on the Table
TNSB7074Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid for mental health prevention and treatment pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and me...
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2023-08-23
Lay on the Table
TNHB7014Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the commissioner of finance and administration to obtain a TennCare new demonstration waiver or amendment to provide medical assistance to members who are receiving care in an institution for mental diseases. - Amends TCA Sect...
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2023-08-22
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session
TNHB7069FailAs introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid for mental health prevention and treatment pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and me...
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2023-08-22
Failed in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB7082Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, changes the date by which managed care organizations participating in the TennCare program must submit an annual report related to coverage of mental health treatment from March 1 to March 15. - Amends TCA Title 71.
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2023-08-22
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
TNHB7065Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, directs the bureau of TennCare to submit to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services an application for a research and demonstration waiver under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act to provide housing solution...
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2023-08-22
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session
TNHB0493PassAs enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2024. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10.
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2023-05-19
Effective date(s) 07/01/2023
TNSB0671PassAs enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2024. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10.
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2023-05-19
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 384
TNHB0152PassAs enacted, enacts the "Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2023." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2023-05-02
Effective date(s) 04/25/2023, 06/30/2023
TNSB0289PassAs enacted, enacts the "Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2023." - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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2023-05-02
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 232
TNHB0425Intro

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As introduced, extends eligibility for medical assistance under the TennCare program to a woman for a period up to 12 months after the date on which the woman’s pregnancy ends in live birth if the child meets the eligibility requirements for the Co...
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2023-04-18
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
TNHB0893PassAs enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2024; makes certain changes to the methodology used to calculate the assessment. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 7; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.
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2023-04-18
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 101
TNSB0984PassAs enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2024; makes certain changes to the methodology used to calculate the assessment. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 7; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.
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2023-04-18
Effective date(s) 07/01/2023
TNSB0680PassAs enacted, clarifies that the Medical Assistance Act of 1968 does not require a vendor, healthcare provider, or telehealth provider group that provides healthcare services exclusively via telehealth to have a physical address or site in this state i...
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2023-03-28
Effective date(s) 03/21/2023
TNHB0895PassAs enacted, clarifies that the Medical Assistance Act of 1968 does not require a vendor, healthcare provider, or telehealth provider group that provides healthcare services exclusively via telehealth to have a physical address or site in this state i...
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2023-03-28
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 55
TNHB0371PassAs enacted, prohibits the state from filing certain claims seeking recovery against the estates of deceased ABLE account beneficiaries. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 8.
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2023-03-23
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 44
TNSB0363PassAs enacted, prohibits the state from filing certain claims seeking recovery against the estates of deceased ABLE account beneficiaries. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 8.
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2023-03-23
Effective date(s) 03/14/2023
TNSB0327Intro

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As introduced, clarifies that protocols developed using evidence-based medicine and authorized by the bureau be made available to TennCare providers and managed care organizations on the bureau's website; requires updates or revisions to such protoco...
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2023-03-22
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB1161Intro

Sine Die
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...
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2023-03-22
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB1414Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, directs the bureau to establish a temporary TennCare benefits program to provide medical assistance on a temporary basis to certain individuals who do not qualify for enrollment in TennCare, CoverKids, or a successor program; requires ...
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2023-03-22
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNHB0332Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to contract with at least one managed care organization that is partnered with a provider participation entity; establishes eligibility requirements for such entities to contract with TennCare; prohibits TennCare fr...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal. in Insurance Committee
TNHB0362Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to conduct an annual review of all medications and forms of treatment for lupus, and services for enrollees with a diagnosis of lupus that are eligible for coverage under the medical assistance program; requires the...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB0360Intro

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As introduced, extends, from 60 days to 12 months, the period of postpartum coverage for pregnant women who meet certain medical assistance eligibility requirements in accordance with provisions of the American Rescue Plan. - Amends TCA Title 4 and T...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB0953Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, clarifies that protocols developed using evidence-based medicine and authorized by the bureau be made available to TennCare providers and managed care organizations on the bureau's website; requires updates or revisions to such protoco...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB0762Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to ensure that providers of adult day care services are reimbursed based upon the amount of services that are authorized on behalf of the eligible adult, and without regard for the eligible adult's attendance or abs...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB1087FailAs introduced, directs the bureau to establish a temporary TennCare benefits program to provide medical assistance on a temporary basis to certain individuals who do not qualify for enrollment in TennCare, CoverKids, or a successor program; requires ...
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2023-03-21
Failed in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB1402FailAs 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...
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2023-03-21
Failed in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNHB1443Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, removes the prohibition on the governor expanding optional enrollment in the TennCare program pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unless authorized by joint resolution of the general assembly. - Amends TC...
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2023-03-21
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
TNSB0308FailAs introduced, requires the bureau to contract with at least one managed care organization that is partnered with a provider participation entity; establishes eligibility requirements for such entities to contract with TennCare; prohibits TennCare fr...
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2023-03-20
Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
TNSB0338Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to conduct an annual review of all medications and forms of treatment for lupus, and services for enrollees with a diagnosis of lupus that are eligible for coverage under the medical assistance program; requires the...
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2023-03-20
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
TNSB1404Intro

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As introduced, adds the legislative librarian as a party to whom the bureau must send a copy of its annual report that describes the nature and purpose of requests to utilize data from the all payer claims database that were submitted to the bureau o...
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2023-03-20
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
TNSB1361Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to reimburse in-network dental services providers for a dental service provided to a TennCare recipient at a rate that is no less than the amount identified as the national median fee for that dental service accordi...
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2023-03-15
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB1363Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to ensure that providers of adult day care services are reimbursed based upon the amount of services that are authorized on behalf of the eligible adult, and without regard for the eligible adult's attendance or abs...
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2023-03-15
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNHB0757Intro

Sine Die
As introduced, requires the bureau to reimburse in-network dental services providers for a dental service provided to a TennCare recipient at a rate that is no less than the amount identified as the national median fee for that dental service accordi...
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2023-03-13
Sponsor(s) Added.
TNSB0128Intro

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As introduced, requires the bureau to establish a pilot program during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to provide payment for doula care services for pregnant women enrolled in the TennCare program who meet certain criteria; authorizes the director to seek...
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2023-02-22
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB0797Intro

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As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to a nine-person task force that was assigned to review oversight, utilization, and the future need for ICF/MR services and make recommendations to the general assembly and governor by June 30, 2007. - Ame...
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2023-02-07
Sponsor change.
TNSB1016Intro

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As introduced, removes the statutory provision that currently prohibits the governor from making a decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medicaid program pursuant to the federal Patient Protection...
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2023-02-06
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
TNSB1178Intro

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As introduced, authorizes the comptroller to report, in electronic format, the final study, and the oral and written comments, concerning the annual actuarial study of TennCare and participating managed care organizations to the finance, ways and mea...
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2023-02-06
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
TNSB1315Intro

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As introduced, requires the bureau to reimburse air-based ambulance service providers, along with ground-based ambulance service providers, at a rate of no less than 67.5 percent of the federal medicare program's allowable charge for participating pr...
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2023-02-06
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee
TNSB1442Intro

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As introduced, authorizes the bureau of TennCare and the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities to issue their annual joint report to the insurance committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of t...
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2023-02-06
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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