Apply for TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) - Complete Guide
TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) · TC0131
All asset transfers and gifts within 5 years are audited under state lookback statutes.
Primary home equity, one vehicle, and personal effects remain protected under community spouse allowances.
Excess income in income-cap states is redirected into a Qualified Income Trust to preserve qualification.
Program overview
TennCare is Tennessee's Medicaid program that provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to eligible low-income individuals and families. The program serves Tennessee residents who are U.S. citizens or have qualified immigration status, offering essential medical services through managed care organizations including UnitedHealthcare, BlueCare, and Wellpoint.
Eligibility for TennCare depends on factors including household income, family size, age, pregnancy status, disability, and assets. The amount of income you can have depends on your family size and the eligibility category you qualify for. For example, for a family of three, a pregnant woman may qualify for TennCare if her family income is less than $66,625. You must also meet certain resource or asset limits to qualify for some types of TennCare coverage. The program covers children, pregnant women, parents, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities.
TennCare provides a wide range of medical services including doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, mental health services, dental care, vision care, and long-term care services. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are offered by TennCare to help low-income people by paying some of Medicare's out of pocket costs. Those costs include premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. The program also offers specialized services like transportation assistance and home and community-based services for those needing long-term care.
When applying for TennCare, it's important to provide complete and accurate information to avoid delays in processing. Give yourself enough time to fill out the application. It can take most people 30 to 60 minutes to fill it out. Tell us as much as you can. This will help speed up the process and can get you a decision faster. Enrollment in TennCare is year-round; you do not need to wait for an open enrollment period if you're eligible for Medicaid. Applicants should be prepared to provide documentation of income, assets, residency, and other eligibility factors when submitting their application.
Main application form
TennCare Application for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and Medicare Savings Program
Form TC0131
Additional forms
Additional Family Members Pages ·
Extra pages for adding more family members to the application
Download form →Conditional Assistance Form ·
For applicants with resources above normal limits who may qualify for temporary coverage
Life Insurance Verification Request ·
Authorizes TennCare to request proof of life insurance from insurance companies
Download form →
