You may be eligible if you have limited income and are part of one of the following groups:

• Children under age 21
• Women who are pregnant
• Parents or caretakers of a minor child (The child must live with you and be a close relative.)
• Women who need treatment for breast or cervical cancer
• People who get an SSI check (Supplemental Security Income)
• People who live in a nursing home
• People who have a disability

You may be eligible if:

• You need the level of care provided in a nursing home; AND
• Qualify for Medicaid long-term services and supports

OR

• You are “at risk” of needing nursing home level of care unless you receive home care; AND
• You get an SSI (Supplemental Security Income) check

You may be eligible if:

• You have an intellectual or developmental disability; AND
• Qualify financially to get TennCare

Families who meet these requirements are eligible for CoverKids:

• Your child is younger than age 19.
• Neither you nor your child is eligible for TennCare Medicaid.
• Your household income is at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• You meet all non-financial eligibility requirements, such as being a U.S citizen or qualified non-citizen.

Once your child is enrolled in CoverKids, they will receive 12 months of benefits. CoverKids will not re-examine eligibility, even if your family’s income changes during the year.