TennesseeTennCare - 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.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Feb 4Failed in Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeLatest
- Vote recorded SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee 2/4/2026 Failed. Result: fail.Upper
- Jan 28Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
- Jan 21Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 2/4/2026
- Jan 15Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 1/21/2026
- Feb 4Failed in Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeLatest
- 2025
- Mar 5Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeMinor
- Mar 5Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Feb 26Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 28Filed for introductionIntroduced