Tennessee SB0501 allows the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility for sickle cell disease treatment.

Tennessee SB0501 amends Tennessee Code to authorize the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This expansion aligns with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The governor is also empowered to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this Medicaid expansion. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB0501 allows the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility for sickle cell disease treatment.

Tennessee SB0501 amends Tennessee Code to authorize the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This expansion aligns with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The governor is also empowered to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this Medicaid expansion. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.