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

HB 15: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid eligibility solely for the purpose of providing treatment for a patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to negotiate with the centers for medicare and medicaid services with respect to the terms of such expansion. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Action def. in Insurance Committee to First Cal. 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 15 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on November 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid eligibility solely for the purpose of providing treatment for a patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to negotiate with the centers for medicare and medicaid services with respect to the terms of such expansion. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Action def. in Insurance Committee to First Cal. 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic).