TennCare - As introduced, requires TennCare to provide eligible covered enrollees with continuous glucose monitoring; establishes criteria for eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.
HB 428 requires TennCare to cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for enrolled individuals with specific diabetes conditions. It directly affects TennCare members diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or Type 2 diabetes with documented complications like frequent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), high A1C levels (≥7%), or hospitalizations related to diabetes. The bill mandates coverage only when a specialist (endocrinologist or diabetes-experienced provider) confirms eligibility based on medical criteria. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Total actions
7
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0
Committee
2
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Elaine Davis
RRepublican
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