Establishes a medical expense relief fund to assist next of kin and estates of TennCare enrollees with unpaid medical debt.

The bill creates a special account called the medical expense relief fund within the state general fund. This fund aims to help the next of kin and estates of individuals who were enrolled in TennCare at the time of their death with paying the decedent's medical debt and expenses. The Department of Human Services will administer the fund, establish application procedures, and award grants based on criteria such as the amount of medical debt. The fund consists of an initial appropriation of $250 million from the general fund and can also accept public or private gifts or grants.

Establishes a medical expense relief fund to assist next of kin and estates of TennCare enrollees with unpaid medical debt.

The bill creates a special account called the medical expense relief fund within the state general fund. This fund aims to help the next of kin and estates of individuals who were enrolled in TennCare at the time of their death with paying the decedent's medical debt and expenses. The Department of Human Services will administer the fund, establish application procedures, and award grants based on criteria such as the amount of medical debt. The fund consists of an initial appropriation of $250 million from the general fund and can also accept public or private gifts or grants.