Tennessee § 56-1-211 - Office to assist older persons concerning insurance.

§ 56-1-211. Office to assist older persons concerning insurance.

The commissioner shall establish within the department an office to assist older Tennesseans in understanding, evaluating, and comparing insurance products available to them. The projects, programs, and services of the office shall be coordinated with those of the commission on aging and disability created by § 71-2-104. The office shall devote particular attention to addressing questions involving medicare supplement insurance policies. Subject to the limits of any appropriation by the general assembly, the commissioner may, through the office established under subsection (a): Employ or contract for the services of a consultant approved by the commission on aging and disability; Train the consultant to meet with and appear before senior citizens groups to disseminate and gather information on insurance products of interest to them; Develop a computer system capable of comparing features and rates of various insurance policies; Reimburse volunteers for travel expenses incurred in connection with the performance of duties assigned by the office; and Undertake any other activities that are reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. Acts 1988, ch. 986, § 2. Compiler's Notes. The term “commission on aging and disability” was substituted for “commission on aging” pursuant to Acts 2001, ch. 397. Cross-References. Supplemental medical insurance for retired state employees and teachers, title 8, ch. 27, part 7.