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Administrative Manual Section: General Administrative Procedures and Compliance Policy Manual Number: 200.010 Chapter: Rights and Responsibilities

February 1, 2024 Division of TennCare 8 8. Voter Registration a. Background

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), also known as the “Motor Voter Act,” requires states to provide uniform voter registration at offices that provide public assistance and state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to individuals with disabilities. The enactment of the NVRA enhances opportunities for individuals to register to vote and maintain voter registration. TennCare provides voter registration forms when requested and offers to mail voter registration forms when an individual applies, at renewal, and when reporting an address change. When an individual does not want a voter registration form, such declination will be documented by TennCare. Voter registration or declination does not impact an individual’s TennCare eligibility.

b. Receipt of Voter Registration Form

If an individual returns the voter registration form to TennCare, TennCare will forward the voter registration form to the individual’s local County Election Commission within 10 days of receipt, or within 5 days if the form is received within 5 days before the last day to register to vote in an election.

If an individual believes that someone has interfered with his right to register or to decline to register to vote, he may file an Election Commission Compliant.