Tennessee Code Title 71. Welfare § 71-5-706

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The director shall ensure that the buy-in program:

(1) Requires that, for a person to qualify for the program, the person must:

(A) Meet the following general requirements as established for the medical assistance program:

(i) Residence in this state;

(ii) Citizenship or immigration status in the United States;

(iii) Possession of a valid social security account number; and

(iv) Assignment of medical support rights to this state;

(B) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(D) Be employed full- or part-time, including self-employment;

(2) Does not require a resource test;

(3) Requires that an enrollee comply with cost-sharing provisions; and

(4) Allows a person who, once approved for the program, experiences a job loss to choose to continue program coverage through the original six (6) months of eligibility, if:

(A) The job loss results from an involuntary dismissal or health crisis; and

(B) The person continues to pay the monthly premium based on the person's income.

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