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US SB3299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a permanent Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) allotment for Tennessee beginning in fiscal year 2026 and continuing indefinitely
  • Sets the FY 2026 allotment equal to Tennessee's FY 2015 DSH allotment level, adjusted annually by the consumer price index for all urban consumers
  • Classifies Tennessee as a "low DSH state" for fiscal years after 2026, entitling it to annual increases matching those provided to other low DSH states
  • Overrides the TennCare Demonstration Project terms that currently govern Tennessee's DSH payments
  • Amends Section 1923(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-4(f)(3)) to add Tennessee-specific DSH restoration provisions

Legislative Description

DSH in Tennessee Act Delivering Support for Hospitals in Tennessee Act

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

12/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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