Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee HB1387 amends Title 71 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that minors enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program remain eligible until they turn 18, effective July 1, 2026. The bill affects minors enrolled in these programs and establishes specific conditions under which the division of TennCare can redetermine eligibility or disenroll a minor. Key provisions include a requirement for the director to seek federal waivers by December 31, 2025, and a prohibition on disenrollment unless certain criteria are met, such as voluntary disenrollment by a parent or guardian, the minor's death, or exceeding income limits.
Tennessee HB1387 amends Title 71 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that minors enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program remain eligible until they turn 18, effective July 1, 2026. The bill affects minors enrolled in these programs and establishes specific conditions under which the division of TennCare can redetermine eligibility or disenroll a minor. Key provisions include a requirement for the director to seek federal waivers by December 31, 2025, and a prohibition on disenrollment unless certain criteria are met, such as voluntary disenrollment by a parent or guardian, the minor's death, or exceeding income limits.
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