HB 2597Withdrawn

Requires TennCare to develop a methodology for Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers that aligns them with rates for similar services…

Official title: Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.

What this bill does

Requires TennCare to create reimbursement rates for birthing centers that match hospital rates and prioritizes federal funds for rural birthing centers.

Requires TennCare to develop a methodology for Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers
Mandates the Department of Health to prioritize federal grant funds for rural birthing centers
Requires TennCare to align birthing center rates with hospital rates
Mandates prioritization of federal funds for rural birthing centers

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What's happened

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Feb 5, 2026
Intro., P1C.
Feb 4, 2026
Filed for introduction
Feb 3, 2026

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