Drugs, Prescription

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify which titles are affected beyond mentioning Titles 4, 33, and 71 in general context. The official text only mentions deleting Section 71-5-195.

Removing an Old Rule About Prescription Drugs in Nursing Homes

This bill removes an old rule that required studying how prescription drugs were used and paid for by TennCare in nursing homes.

What This Bill Does

• Removes a section of Tennessee law that asked the comptroller to study how prescription drugs were used and paid for by TennCare in nursing homes.
• The removed section also asked for suggestions on improving care quality while reducing costs.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who work with TennCare drug policies
• Nursing home residents covered by TennCare

Terms To Know

TennCare

The state's Medicaid program that provides health care to low-income people and those with disabilities.

Comptroller of the Treasury

A government official who manages financial matters for the state, including budgeting and accounting.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not provide new rules or requirements.
• It only removes an outdated section from existing laws.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

SENATE BILL 1242
By Haile

HOUSE BILL 1187
By Hicks G

HB1187
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4;
Title 33 and Title 71, relative to medical
assistance.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-195, is amended by deleting the
section.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.