SB0164Failed

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.

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Overview

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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Sponsor

Yarbro, Jeff

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 15, 2025

Last Action

March 5, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Subjects
TennCareHealth Care

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SB0164: Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. | LegisGo