SB0401

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to TennCare.

Failed·2/4/26

Extends TennCare Medicaid and CoverKids program eligibility for minors until age 18.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to extend eligibility for minors in TennCare Medicaid and the CoverKids program until they turn 18. It prohibits redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment unless specific conditions are met. The director must request necessary federal waivers by December 31, 2025. This change aims to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for eligible children in Tennessee.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee

3 Yea

RDR

6 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 4

12:30 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Jan 21

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Feb 4

Senate

Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Jan 28

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/4/2026

Jan 21

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 2/4/2026