Information concerning the availability of language assistance must be provided to applicants and enrollees, including individuals with disabilities or who have limited English proficiency, in plain language and in a manner that is accessible and timely as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 71-5-105, 71-5-109, and 71-5-112; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396a(a)(3), (5), and (8); 42 C.F.R. 431 Subpart E; and 42 C.F.R. § 435.912. Administrative History: Emergency rule filed November 7, 2014; effective through May 6, 2015. Original rule filed February 2, 2015; effective May 3, 2015.