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TN SB2080

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Watson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Beginning July 1, 2026, dedicates the first $150 million of health maintenance organization (HMO) tax revenue to draw down federal matching funds for TennCare provider reimbursements

  • Increases TennCare reimbursement rates for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants up to 110% of Medicare rates for the same services

  • Applies to CPT codes covering evaluation and management services, obstetrics and gynecology, and anesthesia

  • Authorizes the Bureau of TennCare and Department of Commerce and Insurance to promulgate rules implementing the new reimbursement structure

  • Takes effect immediately for rulemaking purposes; reimbursement changes apply to services provided on or after July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

TennCare

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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