Senate Bill 851 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-126, to grant the governor the authority to expand Medicaid eligibility in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill allows the governor to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the terms of this Medicaid expansion.

The current language of the section is completely deleted and replaced with this new provision, emphasizing the state's ability to adapt its Medicaid program in alignment with federal guidelines. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting its urgency in addressing public welfare needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-5-126