SB0334

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

Introduced·1/27/25
Draft Text

Modernizes TennCare reimbursements for key services to match Medicare or average commercial rates.

This bill, the Tennessee Medicaid Modernization and Access Act of 2025, updates TennCare reimbursements for key services to align with the Medicare fee schedule or average commercial rates, whichever is higher. Key services include obstetrics-gynecology, primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. The bill mandates annual reviews to ensure reimbursement rates stay current with changes in the Medicare fee schedule, average commercial rates, and the CMS 2024 final rule.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 14

9:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee to 4/21/2026

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee / Behind the Budget