Tennessee Announces Intent To Award Next Medicaid MCO Contracts To Incumbents; Contracts Include Changes In Coverage Options For Consumers With I/DD

On November 8, 2021, the Tennessee Division of TennCare announced intent to award Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) contracts to incumbents Anthem/Amerigroup Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee/BlueCare Tennessee, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. The current contracts are valued at $12 billion annually. The MCOs serve 1.5 million people, and deliver physical health and behavioral health benefits, and long-term services and supports (LTSS) for most populations, including families and children, Medicare/Medicaid dual eligibles, and aged and disabled adults. The new contracts are scheduled to begin in January 2022, with implementation for beneficiaries on January 1 . . .