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Committee approves TennCare rule allowing immediate family members to receive payment for certain home‑based services
Summary
The committee recommended permanent TennCare rules aligning with 2024 statute (Public Chapter 621) so immediate family members employed by participating providers may be paid for home and community‑based services, private duty nursing and home health services under specified conditions.
The Joint Government Operations Committee on Sept. 17 approved permanent TennCare rule amendments that align state policy with Public Chapter 621 from the 2024 legislative session, allowing immediate family members to receive payment for certain home‑and community‑based services when other statutory and program conditions are met.
Amanda Petri, an associate counsel for TennCare, explained the permanent rule changes modify definitions and…
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