SB0748

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

Introduced·2/4/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0748 amends TennCare reimbursement rates for ambulance services.

Tennessee SB0748 amends Title 71 of Tennessee Code Annotated to change the reimbursement rates for ambulance services provided to TennCare recipients. The bill sets the reimbursement rate for emergency services at 67.5% of the federal Medicare program's allowable charge and for nonemergency services at 100% of the federal Medicare program's allowable charge. This change applies to both public and private ground-based ambulance services with a base of operations in Tennessee. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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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

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026