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Committee backs bill barring TennCare reimbursement denial over immunization status, with carve‑outs for specialty care
Summary
House Bill 638, prohibiting TennCare reimbursement denials or refusal to treat based solely on a patient's immunization status, passed the Health Subcommittee after debate over exceptions for oncology, transplants and immunocompromised patients.
The House Health Subcommittee on Wednesday approved House Bill 638, a bill that would prohibit providers from denying care to TennCare or CoverKids enrollees solely because they are unvaccinated.
The sponsor said the bill mirrors recent legislation from Texas and is intended to protect low‑income families from losing access to essential care because of their personal immunization choices. The…
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