Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee SB0401 amends Title 71 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that minors enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program remain eligible for these programs until they reach 18 years of age, effective July 1, 2026. The bill affects minors enrolled in these health programs and outlines that they cannot be subjected to eligibility redetermination or disenrollment unless specific conditions are met, such as a request for voluntary disenrollment by a parent or guardian, the minor's death, or changes in residency or family income. Additionally, the bill mandates that the director of TennCare submit a request for any necessary federal waivers to implement these changes by December 31, 2025.
Tennessee SB0401 amends Title 71 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that minors enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or the CoverKids program remain eligible for these programs until they reach 18 years of age, effective July 1, 2026. The bill affects minors enrolled in these health programs and outlines that they cannot be subjected to eligibility redetermination or disenrollment unless specific conditions are met, such as a request for voluntary disenrollment by a parent or guardian, the minor's death, or changes in residency or family income. Additionally, the bill mandates that the director of TennCare submit a request for any necessary federal waivers to implement these changes by December 31, 2025.
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