The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:41 PM
Republican-Led TN House Passes Work Requirement For TennCare Recipients
The House's favorable vote Monday came hours after Republican Gov. Bill Haslam said he would sign the legislation. It first needs Senate approval.
The bill by Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell seeks a waiver under President Donald Trump's administration, which is allowing state Medicaid work requirements.
It looks to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program money.
Parents and caretakers of children 6 years or older would be affected.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart criticized the bill, saying it would make it harder for poor mothers to access health care.
Fellow Republican sponsor Rep. Dan Howell says all they're doing is requesting the waiver.
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3/19/2018 9:15:14 PM (GMT -4:00)
