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TN HB1836

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hale

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the income eligibility threshold in TCA § 71-5-165(a) from 67.5% to 110% of the applicable standard for TennCare coverage

  • Deletes subsection (b) of TCA § 71-5-165 and repeals the entire ambulance service assessment program under Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 15

  • Requires any funds remaining in the ambulance service assessment revenue fund after June 30, 2026, to stay in the fund until expended or disbursed according to existing disbursement rules

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

TennCare

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means3/3/2026
Insurance2/17/2026
Tenncare Subcommittee2/11/2026
Insurance2/2/2026

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