Program Description
TennCare is a program providing health insurance to people who are
eligible for Medicaid and to certain other people who lack access to
insurance. A managed care model is used for delivering program benefits.
Enrollees choose a Managed Care Organization for most of their health and
acute care needs. They receive covered mental health and substance abuse
services through a Behavioral Health Organization. They receive covered
dental services through a Dental Benefits Manager and covered pharmacy
services through the state's Pharmacy Benefits Manager. Enrollees must
verify at regular intervals that they continue to meet the eligibility
criteria for the program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of the State of Tennessee and you must also be a US citizen or
qualified alien. You must be either pregnant, a child under age 19, a parent
or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 21, disabled,
elderly, or uninsurable. You must also meet the financial eligibility
criteria that go with each category. Generally, your financial situation
would be characterized as either low income or very low
income.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
(in Tennessee)
800-669-1851
(outside Tennessee)
615-741-0213
