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TN HB1393

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Pearson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the governor, through the commissioner of finance and administration, to submit a federal Medicaid waiver application within 180 days of the act becoming law

  • Expands medical assistance coverage eligibility to individuals with gross annual income at or below 138% of the federal poverty level

  • Waiver takes effect immediately upon approval by both the federal government and the commissioner of finance and administration

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-126 by replacing the existing section entirely

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to medical assistance.

TennCare

Last Action

Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Tenncare Subcommittee3/12/2025
Insurance2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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