Senate Bill 1805 amends certain provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to TennCare. Specifically, it modifies Section 71-5-165(a) by increasing the percentage from "sixty-seven and one-half percent (67.5%)" to "one hundred and ten percent (110%)". Additionally, it removes Section 71-5-165(b) entirely and deletes the entire Part 15 of Chapter 5 in Title 71.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any funds remaining in the ambulance service assessment revenue fund after June 30, 2026, must stay in the fund until they are expended or disbursed according to the existing regulations as of that date. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 71-5-165(a), 71-5-165, 71-5-165(b)