Terms Used In Tennessee Code 71-3-1105

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Department: means the department of finance and administration. See Tennessee Code 71-3-1102
  • Program: means any program established to provide health coverage to children pursuant to this part. See Tennessee Code 71-3-1102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Title XXI: means Title XXI of the Social Security Act, Subchapter XXI, Chapter 7 of Title 42, United States Code (42 U. See Tennessee Code 71-3-1102

[Effective until 6/30/2025. See T.C.A. 71-3-1113]

The department is authorized to seek federal approval for the program, pursuant to Title XXI (42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.), through a state plan, state plan amendment or request for federal waivers.