TennCare

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about what must be included in the report or who exactly receives it beyond mentioning that it is sent to the governor and members of the General Assembly.

TennCare Reporting Period Extension

This bill changes the time limit for submitting a report about TennCare's operations and expenditures from 60 to 65 days after each fiscal year ends.

What This Bill Does

• Extends the deadline for submitting a report about TennCare's activities and spending by five days, from 60 to 65 days after the end of each fiscal year.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Department of Finance and Administration
• Governor and members of the General Assembly

Terms To Know

TennCare

A state-run health insurance program for low-income Tennesseans.

Medical Assistance Act

The law that establishes TennCare and sets rules for it.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify what happens if the report is submitted late.
• Does not change other parts of how TennCare operates or is funded.
• Does not affect private health insurance companies or individuals who are not part of TennCare.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

SENATE BILL 2489
By Yarbro

HOUSE BILL 2603
By Salinas
HB2603
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4;
Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 14; Title 33; Title 47;
Title 52; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68
and Title 71, relative to medicaid.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-105(a)(5), is amended by
deleting "sixty (60) days" and substituting "sixty-five (65) days".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.