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HB 2162

TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to submit the annual actuarial study of the TennCare program and participating managed care organizations, along with any related oral and written comments, to the designated legislative committees and offices in an electronic format. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Iris Rudder

Bill allows Tennessee's comptroller to submit annual TennCare actuarial studies to lawmakers electronically, modernizing health program reporting procedures.

Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/24/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2162

Legislative bill overview

HB 2162 authorizes Tennessee's comptroller to submit the annual actuarial study of TennCare (the state's Medicaid program) and its managed care organizations to designated legislative committees via electronic format instead of potentially other methods. The bill amends six Tennessee Code sections related to insurance, healthcare, and state governance.

Why is this important

TennCare serves hundreds of thousands of low-income Tennesseans, making actuarial studies critical for understanding program costs, solvency, and performance. This bill modernizes how this essential data reaches lawmakers, potentially improving efficiency and accessibility of health program oversight information during legislative sessions.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "electronic format": The bill doesn't specify what constitutes acceptable electronic delivery, leaving room for interpretation about security, accessibility standards, and whether traditional printed reports should still be provided
  • Ambiguity on "designated" committees: The legislation doesn't explicitly list which committees qualify as "designated," potentially creating confusion about distribution requirements
  • Reduced transparency if poorly implemented: Electronic-only submission could inadvertently limit public access if legislative distribution doesn't include posting to public databases or websites

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

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