Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide specific details about the immediate fiscal impact or the exact number of people who will be affected by the Medicaid expansion.
Medicaid Expansion in Tennessee
This bill allows the governor of Tennessee to expand Medicaid coverage according to federal guidelines and negotiate with federal agencies about how this expansion will work.
What This Bill Does
- Gives the governor permission to increase who can get Medicaid based on federal rules.
- Lets the governor talk with federal health care offices to decide details about expanding Medicaid.
Who It Names or Affects
- People in Tennessee who might qualify for expanded Medicaid coverage
- The state government of Tennessee
- Federal health care offices
Terms To Know
- Medicaid
- A program that helps low-income people pay for medical care.
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
- Also known as Obamacare, a federal law that aims to make health insurance more accessible and affordable.
Limits and Unknowns
- The exact number of people who will get Medicaid because of this bill is not clear.
- How much money the state will save or spend on uninsured adults' healthcare after expansion is uncertain.