Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB2619 establishes the Tennessee Commission of Insurance Review and prohibits health insurance entities from employing downcoding practices that prevent healthcare providers from collecting fees for actual services rendered from either the health benefit plan or the patient. The bill affects health insurance entities and healthcare providers by implementing regulations on billing practices and oversight of health insurance operations. Key provisions include the establishment of the commission and the prohibition of downcoding that impacts provider reimbursement.
Tennessee HB2619 establishes the Tennessee Commission of Insurance Review and prohibits health insurance entities from employing downcoding practices that prevent healthcare providers from collecting fees for actual services rendered from either the health benefit plan or the patient. The bill affects health insurance entities and healthcare providers by implementing regulations on billing practices and oversight of health insurance operations. Key provisions include the establishment of the commission and the prohibition of downcoding that impacts provider reimbursement.
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Howell, Dan
114th General Assembly
February 3, 2026
April 15, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee