AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to TennCare.

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

TennCare - As introduced, requires that on and after July 1, 2025, a minor child who is enrolled in TennCare or the CoverKids program remains eligible for TennCare or the CoverKids program until the minor child reaches six years of age; prohibits the bureau from subjecting the minor child to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment except under certain circumstances; requires the director to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2024. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Every action

7 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 29, 2024SenateFiled for introduction
2. Jan 31, 2024SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
3. Feb 1, 2024CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
4. Feb 28, 2024CommitteePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/6/2024 · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
5. Mar 6, 2024SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/13/2024
6. Mar 6, 2024CommitteePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/13/2024 · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
7. Mar 13, 2024SenateFailed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee / no second

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• SK Sara KyleD Primary sponsor · District 30