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

SB 1053: TennCare - As introduced, requires the director to take such actions as the director deems necessary to enable the bureau to make available to an enrollee in Part A of the Katie Beckett program the option to use the wraparound home- and community-based services funds allotted to the enrollee by means of a health reimbursement arrangement, including seeking a waiver amendment or new amendment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action April 20, 2026: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Plain-language summary

SB 1053 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, requires the director to take such actions as the director deems necessary to enable the bureau to make available to an enrollee in Part A of the Katie Beckett program the option to use the wraparound home- and community-based services funds allotted to the enrollee by means of a health reimbursement arrangement, including seeking a waiver amendment or new amendment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).