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IntroducedJan 20, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Managed Care Organizations - As introduced, prohibits a managed care organization from suspending, denying, refusing to review, terminating, or otherwise taking action resulting in the actual or constructive termination of a qualified nursing facility contract except under certain listed circumstances; specifies that the bureau of TennCare has the exclusive authority to determine whether a qualified nursing facility may be terminated from participating in the TennCare program and makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 68, Chapter 11 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
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Senate • Jan 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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