Tennessee · 114

SB 44

Health Care - As introduced, adds doula services performed by a person with a verification of certification to the list of services that may be provided as medical assistance under the TennCare program; directs the department of health to establish by rule a process for the verification of certification to a person who demonstrates that the person has completed a doula training program that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 71.

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Tennessee SB 44 proposes adding doula services performed by certified individuals to the list of medical assistance services covered under the TennCare program. The bill directs the Department of Health to establish a rule-based process for verifying certification for those who complete a doula training program meeting specific requirements. It amends TCA Title 63 and Title 71.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/20/2025 Passed upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 20, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with… upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 11, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… upper pass 0 0 2 Feb 19, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0