On Apr. 15, TN LEG issued bill to define excepted coverage exceptions.
TN LEG passed SB 440 (HB 927) related to excepted insurance benefit exemptions.
Added new section to TN INS 56-26-1 on accident and sickness insurance standards.
Bill Provisions
Excepted benefits defined in TN INS 56-7-2802 are exempt from the requirement to provide coverage for specific person/provider/treatment/service/condition/disease.
Unless the coverage of the excepted benefits is expressly required by law.
Legislative History
On Feb. 10, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 17, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 17, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 3, 2025, bill passed House.
On Apr. 8, 2025, bill delivered to governor; on Apr. 15, 2025, bill signed by governor.
Effectiveness
Act effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
TN LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill HB0927, SB0440, 4/15/2025; Citation: *TN INS* 56, 56-7-2802;
