§ 71-5-1001. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Account” means the nursing home assessment trust fund created under this part; “Bureau” means the bureau of TennCare; “Commencement date” means the later of July 1, 2014, or the date when the bureau has received the necessary federal approval to implement the assessment described in […]
§ 71-5-1002. Legislative Intent — Creation of Nursing Home Assessment Trust Fund
It is declared to be the legislative intent that every person is exercising a taxable privilege who engages in the business of providing nursing home care. The assessment fee imposed by this part shall be in addition to all other privilege taxes. The nursing home assessment trust fund is created. The general assembly intends that […]
§ 71-5-1003. Payment of Assessments — Determination of Rate — Time for Payment
Each nursing home shall pay the nursing home assessment in quarterly installments to the account in accordance with this part. In the event of a change of ownership or management of a nursing facility, the successor entity shall be liable for all unpaid nursing home assessment fees, penalties, and interest, and full payment of those […]
§ 71-5-501. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of finance and administration; and “Manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance program” means a program offered by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, through which the manufacturer provides a drug or drugs to eligible persons at no charge or at a discounted cost.
§ 71-5-502. Establishment of Pharmaceutical Connection Program
The Tennessee pharmaceutical connection program is established to help the uninsured in accessing all manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs and other programs for which they may qualify, including, but not limited to, medicare part D prescription drug coverage. The department shall administer the program and shall utilize a toll-free number and website as the point […]
§ 71-5-503. Assistance by Department of Finance and Administration — Volunteer Assistance — Assistance in Development of Program
The department shall provide assistance as authorized by this part. The assistance provided shall include: Assisting persons in identifying and accessing manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs for which those persons are or may be eligible; Assisting persons in applying for manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs for which those persons are or may be eligible; Disseminating […]
§ 71-5-504. Notification About Program to Pharmaceutical Companies — Opportunity for Companies to Submit Information About Assistance Programs Offered by Companies
The department shall notify pharmaceutical companies doing business in Tennessee of the Tennessee pharmaceutical connection program, and shall offer pharmaceutical companies the opportunity to submit information to the department about any pharmaceutical assistance programs the pharmaceutical companies offer, the drugs covered by such programs, and all information required for application to the programs.
§ 71-5-505. Strategies to Improve Access to Prescription Drugs
The department may implement additional strategies, subject to available resources, to improve access to prescription drugs for persons who have no or inadequate health insurance, or other resources for the purchase of medically necessary prescription drugs.
§ 71-5-506. Annual Report
The department shall prepare and submit an annual report on the operations of the Tennessee pharmaceutical connection program to the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.
§ 71-5-315. Veterans Education Benefits
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, to the extent permitted by federal law, the value of federal veterans education benefits received by an applicant shall not be included as any form of income when making eligibility determinations for assistance under this part.