TennCare - As introduced, requires a managed care organization or pharmacy benefits manager that is contracted with the bureau to reimburse a claim for a long-acting injectable drug intended for treatment and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus and administered in a pharmacy, physician's office, clinic, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or hospital. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.
HB 2457 requires TennCare-managed care organizations (MCOs) and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) to reimburse claims for long-acting injectable HIV drugs used for both treatment and prevention. These drugs must be administered in settings like pharmacies, clinics, or hospitals, directly affecting TennCare enrollees with HIV. The bill mandates that MCOs/PBMs cover these drugs under either pharmacy or medical benefits but prohibits double reimbursement - providers can only be paid once per service. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, ensuring consistent coverage for this specific HIV care option.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Tenncare Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Torrey Harris
DDemocratic
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