A Tennessee bill on Medicaid payment, signed into law. Takes effect May 26, 2026.
Official title AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10, relative to medicaid reimbursement for medicaid nursing facilities.
As enacted, extends the nursing home annual assessment fee to June 30, 2027; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 10.
Signed into law, as of 2026-05-26 · Latest action, 2026-05-26: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 · FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration: passed 29-1
Sponsors (5)
- Gary Hicks Rep, Republican
- William Lamberth Rep, Republican
- David Hawk Rep, Republican
- Clay Doggett Rep, Republican
- Debra Moody Rep, Republican
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