TennCare for Working Adults with Disabilities

“This is a bill that is going to impact people with disabilities in Tennessee forever. Two years ago, I was in a car accident and suffered a spinal cord injury that drastically changed my life. Through this experience, I became acutely aware of the harsh realities faced by many like me. The challenges of navigating a healthcare system that inadvertently discouraged work and independence were overwhelming. This bill, however, marks a historic step forward. It ensures that individuals with disabilities no longer have to choose between maintaining health coverage and pursuing their career aspirations or personal happiness, such as marriage. As someone who has lived through the limitations of the previous system, this change isn't just policy to me, it's personal. It represents a future where disabilities do not define our capacities to contribute, to succeed, and to build lives of fulfillment. This is about affirming the dignity and potential of every Tennessean, empowering us not just to survive, but to thrive.”