Tennessee Releases Plan To Convert Medicaid Funding Into Block Grants

Tennessee on Tuesday (Sept. 17) unveiled its proposal to receive much of its federal Medicaid money in the form of a block grant -- a plan that includes requests for a closed drug formulary and significant new freedom from federal regulatory requirements on managed care contracts, optional benefits and how Medicaid funds can be used. The release of the draft proposal comes as the White House budget office continues its review of a CMS guidance that is expected to invite...