TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

HB 1101 authorizes Tennessee's governor to expand Medicaid eligibility under the federal Affordable Care Act, directly affecting low-income residents who currently lack coverage. The bill updates state law to allow the governor to negotiate terms with federal Medicare and Medicaid officials (CMS) for this expansion. Key provisions include removing existing barriers to Medicaid expansion and establishing the governor's authority to implement the program. This change would enable Tennessee to extend coverage to approximately 200,000 additional low-income adults, aligning with federal ACA requirements. The bill is pending in the Insurance Committee for further review.