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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Tennessee, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website

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Description of Program and Relief

TennCare

TennCare is the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program. It provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children and individuals who are elderly or have a disability. To get TennCare, you must meet the income and resource limits, a summary of which is which available here.

Government or Lead Agency

Division of TennCare

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility requirements for TennCare Medicaid can be found here and here. Eligibility requirements for TennCare Standard can be found here. To be eligible for TennCare as a new applicant, you must qualify for TennCare Medicaid. TennCare Standard is only available for children under age 19 who, in addition to other eligibility requirements (which can be found using the above link), are already enrolled in TennCare Medicaid.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Please click here to apply for TennCare online.

For more information (or for assistance with your application), please call TennCare Connect for free at 1 (855) 259-0701.

List of Additional Information

Please click here for more information about TennCare.

Those seeking assistance with their TennCare application may click here for available resources.


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