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Medicaid / TennCare
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How can this program help me?
TennCare is Tennessee's version of Medicaid. This government health insurance program helps certain people get health care services at a lower cost. This includes people who are older, blind, or living with a disability. TennCare pays for medical services such as:
- Visits to health care providers (including physicians and nurse practitioners)
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Prescription drug coverage (only available in certain cases)
- Lab tests
- X-rays
- Medical transportation
- Nursing home care
- Home health services
- Family planning services
To get benefits once you're enrolled, you must go to a health care provider that takes part in the TennCare program.
How do I apply?
To find out how to apply for this program, please contact your local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
See What Key Benefits Programs You May Qualify For
BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others.
