Is Tennessee’s new Medicaid waiver a block grant? Get clear, concise answers to 13 frequently asked questions just like that one.
Continue readingTennCare III: Unpacking Tennessee’s New Medicaid “Block Grant”
An unprecedented and complex set of new incentives and opportunities for state policymakers, as well as new uncertainty for the people enrolled.
Continue readingCovid-19 and Medical Debt in Tennessee
Before COVID-19, one in five Tennesseans already had medical debt on a credit report. This pandemic and recession could make it an even bigger problem.
Continue readingA Deep Dive into Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
For better or worse, robust access to the U.S. health care system is largely predicated on having health insurance.
Continue readingHow TennCare’s Block Grant Proposal Compares to New Federal Guidance
Even if Tennessee’s plan has a separate path to approval, it’s likely to undergo significant changes.
Continue readingWhat’s in Tennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant Request?
TennCare’s latest proposal retains the same basic components as the September 2019 draft with some new specifics and assurances
Continue readingTennCare Enrollment by County in 2019
TennCare enrollment is highest in Tennessee’s most populated county, but more rural counties have the greatest share of the local population enrolled.
Continue readingBreaking Down TennCare’s Block Grant Proposal
The plan would give state officials unprecedented control over major aspects of the program and weights a new funding formula in TennCare’s favor.
Continue readingWhat You Might Have Missed in the 2019 Legislative Session
Changes to TennCare, education, criminal justice, online sales tax, sports betting, and fiscal notes had significant budget implications.
Continue readingMedicaid Block Grants: The Unknown Details Matter
Critical details are missing from a proposed Medicaid block grant for Tennessee. Its effect on TennCare’s budget and flexibility from federal rules are unclear.
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