Benefit program
Medicaid / TennCare
State
TennCare is the name of Tennessee's Medicaid program. This program is paid for by the federal and state governments and helps lower health care costs for people who are older, blind, or living with a disability. You may be able to get help from TennCare if you have limited income and resources.
About this program
## 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.
Categories
Health Care & Medication
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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