TennCare - As introduced, requires an eligibility determination of an individual for residential facility benefits to evaluate the individual's physical condition and mental condition separately. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

SB 2425 requires TennCare to separately evaluate an individual's physical and mental conditions when determining eligibility for residential facility benefits, such as nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities. This change applies to all individuals seeking these benefits under Tennessee's Medicaid program. The bill mandates that eligibility scoring must assess physical health and mental health as distinct factors, rather than combining them. It directly affects TennCare beneficiaries applying for or receiving residential care services. The policy change aims to ensure more precise eligibility assessments by addressing physical and mental health needs independently.