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Subcommittee approves definition for "basic health plan" to allow short-term coverage
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Summary
The insurance subcommittee adopted an amendment and advanced House Bill 2503, which creates a definition for a basic health plan to allow short-term marketplace coverage for people who do not qualify for public benefits. Vote was unanimous in subcommittee.
The Tennessee House Insurance Subcommittee unanimously adopted an amendment and advanced House Bill 2503 to the full insurance committee on March 25.
The sponsor explained HB 2503 adds a statutory definition of a "basic health plan," enabling the state to provide a short-term, basic health coverage product on the open marketplace for individuals who do not qualify for public benefits but need temporary coverage for a brief period before obtaining traditional coverage.
An amendment (drafting code 015015) was offered, moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the clerk later announced a 6–0 vote on the measure in subcommittee. The chair said the bill "goes to insurance full."
The sponsor asked committee members for questions; none were raised after the explanation. The bill will proceed to the full House insurance committee.
