Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB2287 requires TennCare to develop a methodology for establishing Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers that are comparable to those for similar services provided at hospitals. The bill affects birthing centers, particularly in rural and urban areas serving rural populations, by prioritizing them for federal rural health transformation program grant funds allocated by the Department of Health. Key provisions include the mandate for rate comparability and the prioritization of funding for birthing centers in designated areas.
Tennessee SB2287 requires TennCare to develop a methodology for establishing Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers that are comparable to those for similar services provided at hospitals. The bill affects birthing centers, particularly in rural and urban areas serving rural populations, by prioritizing them for federal rural health transformation program grant funds allocated by the Department of Health. Key provisions include the mandate for rate comparability and the prioritization of funding for birthing centers in designated areas.
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Lamar, London
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 17, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee