Tennessee HB0070 mandates coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia in TennCare health benefit plans.

Tennessee HB0070 amends Tennessee Code to require TennCare health benefit plans to cover biomarker testing for preeclampsia. This testing, which analyzes a patient's tissue, blood, or other biospecimen for biomarkers, must be conducted by the physician providing prenatal care according to clinical guidelines. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025, and allows the TennCare division to submit necessary waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure federal financial participation.

Tennessee HB0070 mandates coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia in TennCare health benefit plans.

Tennessee HB0070 amends Tennessee Code to require TennCare health benefit plans to cover biomarker testing for preeclampsia. This testing, which analyzes a patient's tissue, blood, or other biospecimen for biomarkers, must be conducted by the physician providing prenatal care according to clinical guidelines. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025, and allows the TennCare division to submit necessary waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure federal financial participation.