SB 321 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As enacted, creates the advisory task force on state reimbursement rates to make recommendations on annual adjustments to the reimbursement rates paid to agencies that perform healthcare functions and services, the purpose of which is to ensure such reimbursement rates are adequate. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 62 and Title 63.

SB 321 creates an advisory task force to review and recommend annual adjustments to state reimbursement rates paid to healthcare providers under state contracts. The task force, composed of 6 appointed members (3 by each legislative chamber, representing health professions) plus agency representatives, will assess whether reimbursement rates cover agencies' costs, staff salaries, and administrative expenses for frontline healthcare workers. It must submit annual recommendations by August 1, starting in 2026, focusing on ensuring rates are adequate to support quality care for vulnerable populations. This bill directly affects state-contracted healthcare agencies and providers who serve Medicaid and other state-funded programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Total actions
14
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Becky Massey
RRepublican
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