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

HB 638: TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action April 21, 2025: Comp. SB subst.

Plain-language summary

HB 638 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Michele Carringer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Comp. SB subst.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Carringer (Republican).