Who is eligible for TennCare Medicaid?

Who is eligible for Tennessee TennCare? To be eligible for Tennessee Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Tennessee, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

What is the difference between TennCare and Medicaid?

TennCare is the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program. It provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children and individuals who are elderly or have a disability. To get Medicaid, you must meet the income and resource limits. You can apply anytime for TennCare.

How much is TennCare a month?

Premiums vary from $284 to $1,225/ month and are based upon age, weight, and tobacco use. Premium assistance has been available for the low income uninsured, but there is currently a waiting list for these funds.

What happens if I don’t qualify for Medicaid?

If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, we’ll tell you if you qualify for financial help to buy a Marketplace health plan instead. (But unless you qualify to enroll with a Special Enrollment Period, you’ll have to wait until the next Open Enrollment Period.)

How do I find out if I qualify for Medicaid?

You can see if you qualify for Medicaid 2 ways: Visit your state’s Medicaid website. Use the drop-down menu at the top of this page to pick your state. You can apply right now and find out if you qualify. If you qualify, coverage can begin immediately. Fill out an application in the Health Insurance Marketplace.

How do I get Medicaid if I have too much income?

Call your state Medicaid program to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. Even if you have too much income to qualify, some states let you “spend down” to become eligible for Medicaid. The “spend down” process lets you subtract your medical expenses from your income to become eligible for Medicaid.

What to do if you lose your health insurance under Medicaid?

1 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidized Plans After Medicaid. Special Enrollment Status: If you lose your Medicaid health coverage, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) opens up for you. 2 Short-Term Health Coverage After Medicaid. 3 Reapply for Medicaid. 4 Review Your Options and Stay Covered.