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

SB 401: TennCare - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances; requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 401 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances; requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).