Eligibility

Open and read all mail from TennCare. Follow the directions and make sure to return requested information.

There are two (2) kinds of TennCare:

To be eligible for TennCare as a new applicant, you must qualify for TennCare Medicaid.

Need help applying? There are at least three ways that you can get help:

  1. You can call TennCare Connect for free at 855-259-0701 to get help over the phone.
  2. You can go to any DHS office in any of Tennessee’s 95 counties. A trained staff person there will help you apply. Over 350 state employees are trained to help you. Find the DHS office in your county.
  3. You can get help from private groups. Find someone near you. You can also call 1-866-475-7879.

If you have a disability, someone can even come to your house to help you apply for TennCare. Just call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) at 1-866-836-6678.

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If you need help getting Long Term Care or you want to apply the Medicare Savings Program.