SB2287

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71, relative to maternal health.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2287 prioritizes funding for birthing centers, especially in rural areas, and establishes comparable Medicaid reimbursement rates for.

Tennessee SB2287 amends state law to prioritize funding for birthing centers, with a focus on those in rural counties. The bill mandates that the Department of Health allocate federal grants to birthing centers, giving first priority to rural centers and second priority to urban centers serving rural residents. Additionally, the Bureau of TennCare is required to develop a methodology for setting Medicaid reimbursement rates for birthing centers, ensuring these rates are comparable to those for hospitals.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee