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Potential in Congress to Close TN Health-Coverage Gap

Leave a Comment / All Stories, Government, Health, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Many low-income Tennesseans without health insurance would quality for ‘zero-dollar’ out-of-pocket health coverage under a new proposal in the Build Back Better Act. Now in the U.S. Senate, the legislation would offer tax-credit subsidies for coverage purchased through the healthcare.gov marketplace. Experts say this would, at least temporarily, fix the coverage gap in Tennessee, since the state has …

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Warren County Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud

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Warren County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly reporting she had custody of her child to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in a joint effort with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, today announced the arrest of 26-year-old Breanna Walters. Investigators allege that a family member …

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics concludes in Manchester

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In 1983 The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was presented to Metro Nashville’s Chief of Police Joe Casey and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics engages law enforcement in championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Referred to as “Guardians of the …

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Bill Ending Anonymous Reporting of Child Abuse is Harmful to Children

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By Joyce Prusak Executive Director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Imagine this situation: A step-father sexually abuses a 5-year-old girl. The mother has been suffering abuse from him for years, and when she finds out he abuses her daughter, she decides to make a report to the child abuse hotline. Do you think the …

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New Tennessee Covid-19 go into effect with upcoming Gov. Lee’s Signature

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday he plans to sign a wide-reaching bill strictly limiting what governments and companies can require to address the COVID-19 pandemic, despite opposition from prominent business interests. Major restrictions would largely bar governments and businesses from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, and only let public entities — including schools — require masks due to …

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Be Aware of Road Construction Leading to Unity Medical Center

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There is a large amount of TDOT construction on the main road leading to Unity Medical Center in Manchester (Interstate Drive). The construction has limited the road to one lane and has caused some backup. If you are making your way to the facility and are experiencing an emergency, please exit your vehicle and let …

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“Fight Flu TN” Event Provides Free Flu Vaccines Across Tennessee

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The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu vaccine this flu season to get one as soon as possible. Tennessee county health departments will hold special “Fight Flu TN” flu vaccine events in every county on November 9 to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza across Tennessee. …

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Important Vote coming up for Tennessee Leaders over Covid-19 Laws

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Republican lawmakers in Tennessee could be voting as soon as the week’s end on whether to ban most businesses from solely requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for their customers and workers. The GOP-controlled General Assembly could also severely limit when companies and government entities, including schools can require masks amid the pandemic.

Updated schedule for Franklin County Health Department Vaccinations and Boosters

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Report Finds TN Kids More Sedentary and Anxious