Tennessee SB0851 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility and negotiate terms with federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Tennessee SB0851 amends Tennessee Code to allow the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility in line with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill also grants the governor the authority to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this expansion. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

Tennessee SB0851 authorizes the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility and negotiate terms with federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Tennessee SB0851 amends Tennessee Code to allow the governor to expand Medicaid eligibility in line with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill also grants the governor the authority to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this expansion. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.