TennCare is the only program to service an entire state Medicaid population under a managed care system.
TennCare is basically a state-sponsored Medicaid program that provides subsidized healthcare to qualifying Tennessee residents. TennCare operates under Section 1115, a waiver from Central Medicare and Medicaid Services in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provisions, to demonstrate the efficiency and quality in which a state program can provide healthcare services to low-income individuals who would not otherwise qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. The TennCare program provides medical, behavioral and mental healthcare and extended care through Managed Care Organizations in each region throughout the state. To file for TennCare, you must apply in person at your nearest Department of Human Services. Applicants must be lawful residents of Tennessee.
Instructions
1. Visit the Department of Human Services nearest to you. Bring proof of income, such as a tax return or pay stub, as well as proof of state residency, such as a Tennessee driver's license or state ID card.
2. Fill out the official application for TennCare enrollment. Present supporting documents on request for Department records. Submit the completed application to a DHS representative. DHS will then evaluate your case and determine whether or not you qualify for TennCare.
3. Answer any questions or present any additional infomation if a DHS representative contacts you after filing. You may be asked to interview in person if your case requires it.
4. Register at your chosen or assigned Managed Care Organization when notified by DHS that you qualify. If you are denied TennCare enrollment, you can appeal by phone to the Family Assistance Service Center, or in writing to DHS.
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