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

HB 18: TennCare - As introduced, directs the bureau to establish a temporary TennCare benefits program to provide medical assistance on a temporary basis to certain individuals who do not qualify for enrollment in TennCare, CoverKids, or a successor program; requires the bureau to submit a waiver to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action March 5, 2025: Failed in Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 18 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on November 25, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, directs the bureau to establish a temporary TennCare benefits program to provide medical assistance on a temporary basis to certain individuals who do not qualify for enrollment in TennCare, CoverKids, or a successor program; requires the bureau to submit a waiver to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Charlie Baum (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Failed in Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlie Baum (Republican).