$914/mo/mo
Individual income limit
$1,850/mo/mo
Family of 4 income limit
100% FPL
FPL threshold
Key Facts for Tennessee
- ✓Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid
- ✓TennCare has restricted eligibility compared to other states
- ✓Non-disabled adults without children generally do not qualify
- ✓Children and pregnant women have broader eligibility
What TennCare Covers
✓ Doctor visits
✓ Hospital care
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Mental health
✓ Dental (limited)
✓ Vision
Who Qualifies in Tennessee?
Children
Most children under 19 qualify regardless of immigration status through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in Tennessee.
Low-income adults
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid. Non-disabled adults without children may not qualify.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.
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Apply at state portal →⚠ Not an Expansion State
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid. Eligibility is more restricted for adults.