TennCare - As introduced, enacts the "TennCare Buy-In Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

Summary

The bill establishes a TennCare buy‑in option that lets eligible Tennessee residents aged 18 to 64 who are not covered by Medicare or other TennCare categories purchase health coverage by paying income‑based premiums. Applicants must be state residents, meet citizenship/immigration rules, and pay monthly premiums; the program uses existing TennCare managed‑care networks. It aims to expand affordable coverage while generating revenue to sustain the program.

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