TN SB2287

TennCare must create a methodology for Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers that are comparable to hospital rates for similar services

Birthing center Medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates must receive annual increases equivalent to hospital Medicaid reimbursement rate increases

Federal rural health transportation program grant funds from CMS must prioritize birthing centers, with first priority given to birthing centers in rural counties

Second priority for transportation grant funds goes to urban county birthing centers that serve residents of rural counties lacking a birthing center or hospital maternity ward

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law