HB 2046 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

TennCare - As introduced, directs the first $150 million of tax revenue generated by the health maintenance organization tax on or after July 1, 2026, to be utilized to draw down federal funds to reimburse a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who is entitled to receive TennCare reimbursement for a CPT code for evaluation and management, obstetrics and gynecology, or anesthesia. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 2046 directs the first $150 million in health insurance tax revenue (starting July 2026) to access federal matching funds for specific healthcare providers. It will reimburse physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who provide services like office visits, women’s health care, or anesthesia under TennCare. Reimbursement will cover up to 110% of Medicare rates for these services. This applies to TennCare payments for care provided on or after July 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Total actions
18
Key actions
11
Committee
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/23/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Government Operations Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Insurance Committee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee - Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Ryan Williams
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