Senate Bill 2167, also known as House Bill 2411, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to the statewide planning and policy council. The bill updates the language to ensure that the council advises both the department and the bureau of TennCare, reflecting a more integrated approach to healthcare policy. Specifically, it adds the director of long-term care services for the bureau of TennCare as a council member and mandates the appointment of a representative from TennCare's contracted managed care organizations.

Additionally, the bill modifies the responsibilities of the commissioner and the director of TennCare regarding appropriations and decision-making processes. It clarifies that the council will advise both entities and specifies that appropriations will be directed towards the implementation of TennCare waivers and the department's programs. These changes aim to enhance collaboration between the department and TennCare, ensuring that healthcare planning and policy are effectively coordinated. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-5-601(a), 52-5-601, 52-5-601(b)(1), 52-5-602(a), 52-5-602, 52-5-602(c)