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State Policy·TN·June 29, 2026

Tennessee Law Mandates Immigration Data Sharing for Children's Special Services Enrollees

Tennessee enacted legislation requiring state agencies to share data on public assistance program applicants and enrollees without qualified immigration status with federal immigration authorities. This requirement extends to the Children's Special Services program, which serves children with disabilities. The law affects eligibility and enrollment processes for state public assistance programs, including Medicaid-adjacent services. The policy creates operational challenges for managed care organizations and providers serving mixed-status families, potentially reducing program participation and complicating outreach and enrollment activities.

Why it matters for managed care

MCOs operating in Tennessee must prepare for enrollment declines and care coordination disruptions as families with mixed immigration status disengage from programs serving children with complex medical needs.

Managed Care · Maternal

Read the full article at kff.org

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