TN HB1387

Children enrolled in TennCare Medicaid or CoverKids remain continuously eligible until age 18, effective July 1, 2026

Enrolled minors cannot be subject to eligibility redetermination or disenrollment except in limited circumstances: voluntary disenrollment by parent/guardian, death, moving out of state, family income exceeding limits, or enrollment based on fraud or agency error

TennCare may shift children between TennCare Medicaid and CoverKids programs to maintain coverage eligibility

TennCare director must submit any necessary federal waiver requests to CMS by December 31, 2025