The federal government has given approval for Tennessee to provide Medicaid coverage to some children of middle-class families. To qualify, the children have to have disabilities or other complex medical needs.
Tennessee House Panel Commits To Full Hearing On Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion remains a long shot in Tennessee. But a key lawmaker is pledging to give it a fair hearing this year.
Why Tennessee’s Governor Wants To Help Pregnant Women Go To The Dentist
Tennessee’s governor wants to expand health coverage for pregnant women and new mothers on TennCare. And that includes dental benefits because a mom’s mouth has a surprising connection to the health of a baby.
TennCare Block Grant: Trump Administration Has Its Own Ideas, And They’re Different From Tennessee’s
The Trump administration’s long-awaited guidance on Medicaid block grants looks a lot different from what Tennessee has asked for. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has sent a letter to state directors outlining how to approach future requests.
TennCare Teases Expansion Possibilities While Formally Submitting Block Grant Proposal
Now the block grant ball is in the federal government’s court. Tennessee’s Medicaid agency has spent months redesigning TennCare, after the Trump administration asked for so-called block grant requests. The 50-page proposal, which could reshape a program that serves more than 1.4 million Tennesseans, was officially submitted Wednesday afternoon, though with some last-minute changes.
Provider Bonuses Begin To Pay Off For TennCare
Incentive payments appear to be working for Tennessee’s Medicaid program. TennCare began offering bonuses to doctors and other providers for saving money while giving more appropriate care. In a recently released analytics report, the agency deems the effort a success.
No Love For A Block Grant At TennCare’s First Hearing
Listen TennCare is fielding nothing but pushback to its block grant proposal, which it plans to submit to the federal government next month. The state’s Medicaid program is holding public hearings this week, and the kickoff in Nashville resulted in a unified chorus of resistance.
TennCare Designs Block Grant Proposal With Expansion Of Services In Mind
Listen Tennessee’s Medicaid program is preparing to finalize the country’s first block grant application within days. The plan would reimagine the way the federal government funds health care for low-income Tennesseans, and according to TennCare officials, it envisions expansion of service rather than cuts.
How TennCare Hopes To Save Money Treating Mind And Body Of Vulnerable Patients
Listen In modern medicine, the mind and body typically stay on two separate tracks. But it’s hard to maintain physical health while suffering from mental conditions. So Medicaid programs, which insure low-income people, have tried to blend caring for the physical and mental needs of patients, with the hope that it might also save money.
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