The director shall ensure that the buy-in program:(1) Requires that, for a person to qualify for the program, the person must:(A) Meet the following general requirements as established for the medical assistance program:(i) Residence in this state;(ii) Citizenship or immigration status in the United States;(iii) Possession of a valid social security account number; and(iv) Assignment of medical support rights to this state;(B) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;(C) Meet federal disability requirements; and(D) Be employed full- or part-time, including self-employment;(2) Does not require a resource test;(3) Requires that an enrollee comply with cost-sharing provisions; and(4) Allows a person who, once approved for the program, experiences a job loss to choose to continue program coverage through the original six (6) months of eligibility, if: (A) The job loss results from an involuntary dismissal or health crisis; and(B) The person continues to pay the monthly premium based on the person's income.Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1002,s 1, eff. 5/21/2024.
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