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Permanent Federal Funding Restored for Tennessee Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients.

This law secures permanent federal funding for Tennessee hospitals that treat a high volume of low-income and uninsured patients. This provides greater financial stability for these facilities, which is crucial for maintaining access to healthcare for the state's most vulnerable residents. The funding will be adjusted annually for inflation.
Key points
Restores and permanently secures federal funding (DSH) for Tennessee hospitals starting in Fiscal Year 2026.
This funding supports medical facilities that serve a disproportionately high number of Medicaid and uninsured patients.
The funding amount will be increased annually based on the consumer price index (CPI-U), ensuring financial stability for hospitals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3299
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DSH in Tennessee Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3299.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Restores and permanently secures federal funding (DSH) for Tennessee hospitals starting in Fiscal Year 2026.
  • This funding supports medical facilities that serve a disproportionately high number of Medicaid and uninsured patients.
  • The funding amount will be increased annually based on the consumer price index (CPI-U), ensuring financial stability for hospitals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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