Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee HB1101 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and allows the governor to negotiate terms with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the expansion. This bill primarily affects low-income individuals and families in Tennessee who may gain access to Medicaid coverage. Key provisions include the delegation of authority to the governor for both the expansion and the negotiation process with federal agencies.
Tennessee HB1101 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and allows the governor to negotiate terms with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the expansion. This bill primarily affects low-income individuals and families in Tennessee who may gain access to Medicaid coverage. Key provisions include the delegation of authority to the governor for both the expansion and the negotiation process with federal agencies.
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