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TN SB2080
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bo Watson
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AI Summary
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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
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Increases TennCare reimbursement rates for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants up to 110% of Medicare rates for the same services
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Applies to CPT codes covering evaluation and management services, obstetrics and gynecology, and anesthesia
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Authorizes the Bureau of TennCare and Department of Commerce and Insurance to promulgate rules implementing the new reimbursement structure
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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