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TennCare makes diaper benefit permanent; pharmacies to dispense up to 100 diapers/month for children under 2
Summary
The Government Operations committee approved permanent rules implementing TennCare’s infant diaper benefit, a first‑in‑the‑nation program that provides up to 100 diapers per month for TennCare and Cover Kids members under age 2; federal approval and program launch were discussed.
TennCare laid out its new permanent rule package for an infant diaper benefit on Jan. 27, and the joint Government Operations Committee approved the rules after questions from legislators.
Ashley Reed, director of legislation for the TennCare division, said the benefit provides up to 100 diapers per month for children under age 2 enrolled in TennCare and Cover Kids; parents and caregivers can obtain diapers at participating…
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