The department is authorized to establish, administer, and monitor a program to provide health care coverage to uninsured children pursuant to Title XXI (42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.). The department may not use money appropriated for this program to expand eligibility criteria for the Tennessee medicaid program or any other program operated under this title. The program shall not constitute an entitlement to coverage for eligible individuals, and the availability of program benefits is subject to appropriations.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 3 - Programs and Services for Children
Part 11 - Coverkids Act of 2006 [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1101. Short Title. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1102. Part Definitions. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1103. Purpose. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1105. Federal Approval. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1107. Coverage for Pregnant Women Regardless of Age. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1109. Duty and Authority to Review and Audit Expenditures. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]
§ 71-3-1111. Annual Report. [Effective Until June 30, 2025.]