Tennessee SB1356 amends state law to require the governor to apply for a federal waiver to provide medical assistance to low-income individuals.

Tennessee SB1356 amends Title 71, Chapter 5 of the Tennessee Code to mandate the governor, through the commissioner of finance and administration, to submit an application for a federal waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This waiver would extend medical assistance to individuals with a gross annual income not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level. If approved by both the federal government and the commissioner, the waiver would take effect immediately. The act itself becomes effective upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

Tennessee SB1356 amends state law to require the governor to apply for a federal waiver to provide medical assistance to low-income individuals.

Tennessee SB1356 amends Title 71, Chapter 5 of the Tennessee Code to mandate the governor, through the commissioner of finance and administration, to submit an application for a federal waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This waiver would extend medical assistance to individuals with a gross annual income not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level. If approved by both the federal government and the commissioner, the waiver would take effect immediately. The act itself becomes effective upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.