Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee SB0851 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and allows the governor to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of the expansion. This bill primarily affects low-income individuals and families in Tennessee who may qualify for Medicaid under the expanded guidelines. Key provisions include the delegation of authority to the governor for both the expansion and the negotiation process with federal agencies.
Tennessee SB0851 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and allows the governor to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of the expansion. This bill primarily affects low-income individuals and families in Tennessee who may qualify for Medicaid under the expanded guidelines. Key provisions include the delegation of authority to the governor for both the expansion and the negotiation process with federal agencies.
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