Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee SB0164 aimed to require the bureau of TennCare to submit a waiver application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by December 31, 2025, to establish a temporary medical assistance program for individuals under 21 and those 21 or older with incomes not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level, who are otherwise ineligible for TennCare or CoverKids. Key provisions included a maximum of 12 months of assistance within a 24-month period, a cumulative lifetime limit of 60 months, and stipulations regarding enrollment in other programs. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
Tennessee SB0164 aimed to require the bureau of TennCare to submit a waiver application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by December 31, 2025, to establish a temporary medical assistance program for individuals under 21 and those 21 or older with incomes not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level, who are otherwise ineligible for TennCare or CoverKids. Key provisions included a maximum of 12 months of assistance within a 24-month period, a cumulative lifetime limit of 60 months, and stipulations regarding enrollment in other programs. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
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