Authorizes Medicaid expansion for sickle cell treatment in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to authorize the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The expansion is intended to provide treatment in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The governor is also authorized to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this expansion.

Authorizes Medicaid expansion for sickle cell treatment in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to authorize the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The expansion is intended to provide treatment in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The governor is also authorized to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this expansion.