The Governor wants to make
sure that those who didn't respond at all are truly not eligible
for TennCare. So, he has decided there will be a grace period.
A grace period gives people
who did not respond another chance to prove they are eligible.
The grace period begins March
17, 2003 and ends March 31, 2004.
You can ONLY apply ONE TIME
during your grace period.
Once you apply, you must finish the process. It will be easier to
get back on TennCare
during your grace period than if you wait and apply later
on.
The sooner you apply, the sooner
you may be able to get your TennCare back.
If you receive SSI or Families
First payments, you have TennCare Medicaid.
This grace period does not apply to you. You still have TennCare.
Index to Questions and Answers
WHO
is eligible for the grace period?
Answer here
WHY
isn't everyone who lost TennCare included in the grace period?
Answer here
WHAT
can you do if you are not eligible for the grace period?
Answer here
HOW do you apply to get back on TennCare?
Answer here
WHAT
if you already applied as a new applicant?
Answer here
HOW
many times can you apply under your grace period?
Answer here
WILL
there be a grace period every year?
Answer here
WHEN
does the grace period begin and end?
Answer here
HOW
are the rules different that will be used during the grace period?
Answer here
WHEN
will your TennCare start if you are eligible?
Answer here (Includes special
start dates for people with SPMI/SED.)
WHAT
if you already paid for health care that TennCare can cover?
Answer here
WILL
TennCare send you a letter about your grace period?
Answer here
SHOULD
you file an appeal or apply again under the grace period?
Answer here
HOW
do you file an appeal to get TennCare back?
Answer here
WILL
you have a hearing if you appeal during the grace period?
Answer here
SPECIAL
RIGHTS for people with SPMI/SED
Go here
Notice letters TN 179, 180, 180.a, AdmApp 110, H5, AdmApp
906 Attachments
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