TennCare - As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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Where it stands
Introduced
2Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To Governor
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Feb 3Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance CommitteeLatest
Vote recorded HOUSE TENNCARE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee 2/3/2026 Failed. Result: fail.Lower
Jan 28Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 2/3/2026
Jan 23Meeting Canceled
Jan 21Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 1/27/2026
2025
Mar 18Taken off notice for cal in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
Mar 12Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 3/18/2025