Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB0205 mandates that health insurance carriers provide coverage and reimbursement for biomarker testing for preeclampsia for TennCare health benefit plans renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025. The bill affects pregnant women who may be screened for preeclampsia through biomarker testing ordered by their attending physician, with tests conducted according to nationally recognized clinical guidelines. It also authorizes the division of TennCare to establish rules and seek necessary federal waivers to ensure Medicaid coverage for this testing.
Tennessee SB0205 mandates that health insurance carriers provide coverage and reimbursement for biomarker testing for preeclampsia for TennCare health benefit plans renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025. The bill affects pregnant women who may be screened for preeclampsia through biomarker testing ordered by their attending physician, with tests conducted according to nationally recognized clinical guidelines. It also authorizes the division of TennCare to establish rules and seek necessary federal waivers to ensure Medicaid coverage for this testing.
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Massey, Becky
114th General Assembly
January 16, 2025
February 10, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee