TennCare - As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to department of health beginning development of a demonstration project to provide cost effective alternatives to long-term care under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 on July 1, 1982. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 14; Title 33; Title 47; Title 52; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 2490 removes an outdated reference to a July 1, 1982, start date for a demonstration project related to long-term care alternatives under Tennessee's Medicaid program (TennCare). The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law by deleting this obsolete phrase, which was originally tied to a federal law from 1981. This is a purely administrative update with no impact on current program operations, funding, or eligibility for Medicaid beneficiaries. The change ensures state law aligns with current practice without altering any policy requirements.