Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7.

This bill requires a health benefit plan to provide, at a minimum, coverage for:<br /> <br /> (1) Items or services that have a rating of "A" or "B" in the recommendation of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (which includes services such as abdominal aortic aneurysm screening for men; breast cancer screening; and colorectal cancer screening;'<br /> (2) Immunizations that have a recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;<br /> (3) With respect to infants, children, and adolescents, evidence-informed preventive care and screenings provided for in the most recent version of the comprehensive Bright Future Guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics; and <br /> (4) With respect to women, preventive care and screenings as set forth in the comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (which includes birth control, breast feeding support and supplies, and screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence).<br /> <br /> This bill specifies that it will not apply to any state or local insurance program or any managed care organization contracting with the state to provide insurance through the TennCare program.<br /> <br /> This bill will apply to health benefit plans that are issued, entered into, or renewed on or after January 1, 2020.<br /> <br />