SB 1852 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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

SB 1852, the "TennCare Buy-In Act," creates a new health coverage option for Tennesseans aged 18 to 64 who are not eligible for Medicare or other TennCare programs. Eligible individuals must meet income requirements (based on federal poverty level), pay a monthly premium that increases with income, and not be incarcerated or enrolled in other TennCare categories. The program uses Tennessee's existing TennCare managed care networks to provide comprehensive health benefits, excluding non-emergency transportation, with premiums due monthly and failure to pay risking coverage termination and a three-month re-enrollment lockout. Enrollment requires an application through online, mail, or in-person channels, with eligibility determined within 60 days and annual renewal required.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Yarbro
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