Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

Tennessee HB0018 requires the Bureau of TennCare to submit a waiver application to establish a temporary medical assistance program for individuals under 21 and those 21 and older with incomes not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level, who are otherwise ineligible for TennCare or CoverKids. Key provisions include a maximum of 12 months of assistance within a 24-month period, a cumulative lifetime limit of 60 months, and a funding structure of 90% federal and 10% state funds. The bill also mandates the development of an application system and record-keeping for beneficiaries while clarifying that the program does not constitute an entitlement and is subject to annual appropriations.