Tennessee SB0610 amends state law to require TennCare coverage for continuous glucose monitors for certain diabetes patients.

Tennessee SB0610 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, to mandate TennCare coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for specific diabetes patients. The coverage applies to patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, problematic hypoglycemia, or those requiring insulin. It also applies to Type 2 diabetes patients meeting certain criteria, such as high hemoglobin A1C levels or frequent hypoglycemia episodes. The CGM must be prescribed by a healthcare professional. This act takes effect January 1, 2026.

Tennessee SB0610 amends state law to require TennCare coverage for continuous glucose monitors for certain diabetes patients.

Tennessee SB0610 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, to mandate TennCare coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for specific diabetes patients. The coverage applies to patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, problematic hypoglycemia, or those requiring insulin. It also applies to Type 2 diabetes patients meeting certain criteria, such as high hemoglobin A1C levels or frequent hypoglycemia episodes. The CGM must be prescribed by a healthcare professional. This act takes effect January 1, 2026.