HB 654 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, revises certain protocols for mental health and substance abuse services. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

HB 654 requires most Tennessee health insurance plans (including TennCare and CoverKids) to cover mental health and substance abuse services through a specific integrated care model called the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (PCCM), starting July 1, 2025. This model involves primary care providers, care managers, and psychiatric consultants working together to coordinate treatment using validated tools. Insurers may only deny coverage for these services based on medical necessity if they already comply with existing state and federal parity laws. The law directly affects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients seeking mental health/substance abuse treatment covered by these plans.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Tim Hicks
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