AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 9 and Title 71, relative to medical expenses.

Introduced on 1/31/25

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From the Legislature

As introduced, creates the medical expense relief fund to assist the next of kin and the estate of a decedent who was enrolled in TennCare at the time of death with paying the decedent's medical debt and expenses; requires the department of human services to administer the fund and the awarding of grants. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 9 and Title 71.

Sponsors

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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

Mar 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing