Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1387: TennCare - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances; requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1387 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances; requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71. Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic).