In 2004, Tennessee received HRSA State Planning Grant funds to research and develop a strategy for providing access to affordable health insurance for every citizen of the state. Project activities included the review of existing data, conducting an employer and household survey, and focus groups with health care providers and employers. An assessment of the financial health of health insurers in the state was also completed.
In 2005, Tennessee was awarded a HRSA pilot grant. The overarching goal of this project was to develop a comprehensive plan for the implementation of a pilot project for the uninsured called "Cover Tennessee." The project sought to make insurance affordable for small employers, their employees, and individuals through the development of creative reinsurance arrangements with health insurers.
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