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You may be eligible for State Public Health Insurance
To see if you are eligible for these programs,
click on the links below. 
They will take you to web sites with
further information about how to apply.

TENNCARE
Provides health insurance to those who are eligible for the Medicaid program. This includes but is not limited to the following persons:
·         Children under age 21
·         Women who are pregnant
·         Single parents or caretakers of a minor child (The child must live with you and be a close relative.)
·         Two-parent families with a minor child living at home when one of the parents:
·      Has lost their job or had their work hours cut, or
·      Has a health or mental health problem expected to last 30 days (DHS will need proof from your doctor)
·      Women who need treatment for breast or cervical cancer
·      People who get a SSI check (Supplemental Security Income)
COVER RX
Provides prescription drug coverage for those Tennesseans who do not have prescription medication insurance coverage.
COVER TN
Provides affordable health insurance to those that are employed but cannot afford heath insurance. This coverage is paid for by the individual, the employer and the State of Tennessee.
COVER KIDS
Provides free health coverage to those Tennesseans age 18 and younger that qualify.
ACCESS TN
Provides health insurance to those who have been denied health insurance coverage because of a pre-existing medical condition.

Click here to register for Bridges to Care
Metro Public Health Department,  311 23rd Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37203 (615)340-0573