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.
SB 2499 requires TennCare-managed care organizations (MCOs) and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) to reimburse claims for long-acting injectable HIV treatment and prevention drugs administered in pharmacies, clinics, or medical facilities. This directly affects TennCare enrollees needing these drugs, MCOs/PBMs contracted with TennCare, and healthcare providers administering the treatments. The bill mandates single reimbursement for each treatment - either as a pharmacy benefit or medical service, but not both - to prevent duplicate payments. It applies specifically to covered HIV drugs administered in approved settings, ensuring consistent coverage under TennCare.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Sara Kyle
DDemocratic
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