Model Legislation
Tennessee HB992
TennCare “Terrence’s Law”
Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee
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.
NBCSL Member Sponsors
- Rep. Harold Love (TN)