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HB 829

TennCare - As enacted, revises present law relative to the annual coverage assessment. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gary Hicks

HB 829 revises Tennessee's TennCare annual coverage assessment procedures, potentially altering financial obligations and revenue distribution across the state's Medicaid managed care system.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 252
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Bill Summary · HB 829

Legislative bill overview

HB 829 modifies Tennessee's TennCare program by revising the annual coverage assessment mechanism under Title 71, Chapter 5. The bill adjusts how the state determines and applies coverage assessments within the Medicaid managed care system.

Why is this important

TennCare assessments directly affect healthcare provider participation rates, insurance premiums, and state revenue allocation for Medicaid services. Changes to assessment procedures can impact program sustainability, provider networks, and beneficiary access to care across Tennessee's managed care plans.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment burden on providers: Revisions may shift financial responsibilities between managed care organizations, hospitals, and individual providers, potentially affecting their participation in TennCare
  • State revenue implications: Modified assessment structures could increase or decrease state funding needs for Medicaid operations and managed care subsidies
  • Beneficiary impact clarity: The bill's specific changes to coverage assessments may indirectly affect service availability, plan choice, or cost-sharing for the roughly 1.5 million TennCare enrollees

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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