SB1795

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to insurance coverage.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1795 mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary treatment related to acquired brain injuries.

Tennessee SB1795 amends state insurance laws to require health insurers and health maintenance organizations to cover medically necessary treatment for acquired brain injuries. This includes cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, and other specified treatments. The bill also mandates that only clinical peer reviewers can conduct coverage preauthorization or utilization review for these services. The act takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to contracts for insurance entered into, amended, or renewed on or after that date.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Mar 6

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026