Tennessee HB0638 prohibits healthcare providers from refusing services to enrollees based on vaccine status.

Tennessee HB0638 amends Tennessee Code to ensure healthcare providers participating in TennCare cannot deny services to enrollees solely due to the enrollee's refusal or failure to obtain a vaccine or immunization. The Bureau of TennCare is prohibited from reimbursing providers who violate this rule. The act also mandates the director to adopt rules for administrative and judicial review of alleged violations and allows seeking necessary federal waivers. This provision takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0638 prohibits healthcare providers from refusing services to enrollees based on vaccine status.

Tennessee HB0638 amends Tennessee Code to ensure healthcare providers participating in TennCare cannot deny services to enrollees solely due to the enrollee's refusal or failure to obtain a vaccine or immunization. The Bureau of TennCare is prohibited from reimbursing providers who violate this rule. The act also mandates the director to adopt rules for administrative and judicial review of alleged violations and allows seeking necessary federal waivers. This provision takes effect July 1, 2025.