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

SB 164: 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 January 27, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 164 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. 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: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).