Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee SB0501 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease, in alignment with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This bill affects individuals with sickle cell disease in Tennessee by potentially increasing their access to Medicaid coverage for treatment. Key provisions include the governor's authority to negotiate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of the Medicaid expansion.
Tennessee SB0501 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease, in alignment with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This bill affects individuals with sickle cell disease in Tennessee by potentially increasing their access to Medicaid coverage for treatment. Key provisions include the governor's authority to negotiate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of the Medicaid expansion.
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