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SB 1250

TennCare - As introduced, increases from 60 to 75 days the period after the close of each fiscal year within which the department of finance and administration must submit a report to the governor and members of the general assembly that includes an account of the operations and expenditures of all funds under the Medical Assistance Act of 1968, statistics by county about all medical assistance within the state, rules promulgated to carry out the Act, and other information the department deems advisable. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Extends TennCare annual reporting deadline from 60 to 75 days after fiscal year close, delaying legislative access to Medicaid program data and expenditure information by two weeks.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1250

Legislative bill overview

SB 1250 extends the deadline for Tennessee's Department of Finance and Administration to submit its annual TennCare (Medicaid) report from 60 days to 75 days after each fiscal year closes. The report must include operational data, expenditures, county-level statistics, administrative rules, and other relevant information about the state's medical assistance programs.

Why is this important

TennCare serves hundreds of thousands of low-income and vulnerable Tennesseans, making transparent reporting critical for legislative oversight and budget planning. The 15-day extension affects the timeline for lawmakers to receive comprehensive data needed for appropriations decisions and policy evaluation during the legislative session.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative accountability: Extending the reporting deadline delays when legislators receive crucial budget and performance data, potentially compressing the time available for informed decision-making before budget votes
  • Administrative flexibility vs. timeliness: While the extension provides the department more time for thorough reporting, it may be viewed as reducing urgency around financial transparency for a major state program
  • Cumulative delays: If other agencies also receive deadline extensions, the collective effect could significantly delay the legislature's access to fiscal information across multiple state programs

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

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