Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee SB1053 amends Title 71, Chapter 5 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the director of TennCare to enable enrollees in Part A of the Katie Beckett Program to access wraparound home- and community-based services funds through a health reimbursement arrangement. This bill affects children under 18 with disabilities and complex medical needs who qualify for Part A of the program. Key provisions include the potential for the director to seek a waiver amendment or new federal waiver to facilitate this option for eligible enrollees.
Tennessee SB1053 amends Title 71, Chapter 5 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the director of TennCare to enable enrollees in Part A of the Katie Beckett Program to access wraparound home- and community-based services funds through a health reimbursement arrangement. This bill affects children under 18 with disabilities and complex medical needs who qualify for Part A of the program. Key provisions include the potential for the director to seek a waiver amendment or new federal waiver to facilitate this option for eligible enrollees.
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