House Bill 7014, sponsored by Lamberth, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-107, to enhance medical assistance for specific groups of TennCare members. The bill introduces a new subsection (h) that mandates the commissioner of finance and administration to either amend the existing TennCare demonstration waiver or apply for a new one. This amendment aims to provide medical assistance to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance who are enrolled in TennCare and receiving care in institutions for mental diseases, as defined by the Social Security Act.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that vulnerable populations, particularly those with serious mental health conditions, have access to necessary medical services while in institutional care. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of addressing the needs of these individuals within the TennCare system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-5-107