Spend Down Category
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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.
Adult and Family Services
- Adult Day Care
- Adult Protective Services
- Child & Adult Care Food Program
- Child and Adult Care Licensing Offices
- Child Care Services
- Community Services Block Grant
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program
- Families First (TANF)
- Family Assistance Service Centers
- Food Stamp Program
- Home Energy Assistance
- Home Maker Program
- Medicaid/TennCare
- Office Locations
- Refugee Services
- Social Services Block Grant
- Weatherization
Contact Family Assistance
- 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
