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State of Tennessee – HB 992 TennCare “Terrence’s Law”
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Committee of Jurisdiction: Health and Human Services

Introduction

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare. TennCare – As enacted, enacts “Terrence’s Law,” which requires the bureau to conduct an annual review of all medications and forms of treatment for sickle cell disease, and services for enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease that are eligible for coverage under the medical assistance program; requires the bureau to solicit and consider input from the public when conducting the annual review; requires annual report to the general assembly. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

State Action

Tennessee

NBCSL Member Sponsor(s):
  • Rep. Harold Love (TN)

Summary: HB 992 - TennCare “Terrence’s Law”
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