HB2005

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to TennCare.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Establishes a TennCare buy-in program for eligible Tennesseans to provide affordable health coverage.

The bill establishes a TennCare buy-in program to offer affordable health coverage to eligible Tennesseans. The Department of Finance and Administration will administer the program, setting up a monthly premium schedule based on income. Eligible individuals must be state residents, aged 18-64, not eligible for Medicare or other TennCare categories, and meet citizenship and immigration requirements. The program includes comprehensive medical assistance benefits through managed care organizations, with cost-sharing requirements in line with federal law.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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History

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee

Feb 4

House

Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

Intro., P1C.