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SB 610

TennCare - As introduced, requires TennCare to provide eligible covered enrollees with continuous glucose monitoring; establishes criteria for eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Tennessee requires Medicaid to cover continuous glucose monitoring devices for eligible diabetic enrollees, expanding access to real-time blood sugar tracking technology.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 610

Legislative bill overview

SB 610 mandates that TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) cover continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices for eligible enrollees and establishes specific criteria determining who qualifies for this coverage. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections addressing healthcare coverage and Medicaid administration.

Why is this important

Continuous glucose monitoring devices help diabetes patients track blood sugar levels in real-time, reducing dangerous complications and improving health outcomes. This bill expands access to technology that many private insurance plans cover but TennCare currently may limit, affecting thousands of low-income Tennesseans with diabetes who rely on state health coverage.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget impact: Expanding CGM coverage increases TennCare's expenditures; the bill doesn't specify funding sources, potentially requiring cuts elsewhere or higher state budget allocation
  • Eligibility criteria ambiguity: The bill references "established criteria" but doesn't detail in the summary what those specific requirements are (age, diabetes type, income level, etc.), leaving implementation details unclear
  • Coverage scope questions: Unclear whether the mandate covers all CGM devices, all diabetes types, or only specific populations, which could affect device manufacturers and provider networks differently

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

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