Tennessee Asks Trump Administration To Approve Medicaid Block Grant

Tennessee proposes a Medicaid block grant plan, seeking $7.9 billion annually from the federal government. The funding would not decrease regardless of participant numbers, and the state could retain 50% of unused funds. Critics worry this could lead to reduced coverage, but Governor Bill Lee assures that is not the intent. If approved, Tennessee would be the first state to receive Medicaid funding in a single annual payment.

What commitment did Governor Bill Lee make regarding the proposal?

If approved, what would be significant about Tennessee's Medicaid funding?