Spend Down Category

·Medical Assistance for Children - children who are under the age of 21 who meet technical and financial requirements. The caretaker is eligible if pregnant or under age 21.
· Pregnant women - pregnant women who meet Medically Needy technical and financial requirements during their pregnancy, if eligible will also receive the two months post partum coverage.
· Children in Psychiatric Facilities - children under age 21 receiving active inpatient treatment in an accredited psychiatric facility or program.
· Spenddown Program - Medically Needy individuals are those who have medical bills greater than their income and meet all technical requirements of the Medicaid program.

* Effective close of business on 4-29-05, only children and pregnant women may be considered for Medically Needy.

Contact information Family Assistance Service Center: 1-866-311-4287 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): 1-800-624-5547 Tenncare Member Services & Crossover Billing: 1-800-523-2863 Medicare: 1-800-772-1213 Locate your local DHS Office