SB 1491 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As introduced, changes from March 1 to February 1, the date by which a managed care organization that participates in the TennCare program must submit its annual report to the bureau of TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1.

SB 1491 amends Tennessee law to change the annual reporting deadline for managed care organizations participating in the TennCare program. Specifically, it moves the submission date for their annual reports from March 1 to February 1 each year, as specified in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1. This procedural change affects all managed care organizations required to report to the TennCare bureau. The bill does not alter program benefits, eligibility, or funding, only the timing of a required administrative report.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Becky Massey
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