AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.
Introduced on 1/31/25
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From the Legislature
As introduced, enacts "Emma's Bill," which requires that when making a determination of medical necessity, the bureau shall take into consideration the patient's overall condition and use such overall condition as a factor to determine the level of funding and what medical items and services the patient receives, even if such determination does not result in the least costly course of diagnosis or treatment. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.
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
RRRRDRRRR0 Nay
Calendar
Feb 26, 2025
1:00 PM
Senate Health And Welfare Hearing
Apr 20
1:00 PM
Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing