Tennessee has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
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What Tennessee residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
SNAP
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $3,380/mo (family of 4)
TennCare
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for children in families earning under $65,832/yr
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Healthcare.gov
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
Tennessee programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to Tennessee residents.
TennCare (Medicaid)
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid for all adults. Coverage is available for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.
Children: families earning under $65,832/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $37,650/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $40,560/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $19,578/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($65,635/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 85% of State Median Income ($92,983/yr for a family of 4)
Families First (TANF) (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Healthcare.gov
Federal marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
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Tennessee Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Tennessee
Cómo solicitar SNAP en Tennessee
Guía paso a paso para solicitar SNAP en Tennessee, incluidos los límites de ingresos para 2026, los documentos requeridos y cómo obtener beneficios en 7 días.
April 10, 2026
Cómo Solicitar la Sección 8 en Tennessee: Una Guía Completa Paso a Paso
Aprenda cómo solicitar los Vales de Elección de Vivienda de la Sección 8 en Tennessee, incluyendo límites de ingresos, documentos requeridos, consejos para listas de espera e información de contacto de THDA y autoridades locales de vivienda.
March 21, 2026
Cómo solicitar Medicaid en Tennessee (TennCare) en 2026
Aprenda cómo solicitar Medicaid en Tennessee paso a paso. Encuentre los límites de ingresos de TennCare, reglas de elegibilidad, documentos requeridos y múltiples formas de enviar su solicitud.
February 21, 2026
Elegibilidad para Medicaid en Tennessee 2026: Límites de ingresos de TennCare, requisitos y cómo solicitar
Descubra si califica para Medicaid en Tennessee (TennCare) en 2026. Guía completa sobre los límites de ingresos por tamaño del hogar, categorías de elegibilidad, nuevos beneficios como atención dental para adultos y pañales gratis, e instrucciones paso a paso para solicitar.
February 21, 2026
Beneficios y cobertura del ACA en Tennessee: Su guía completa para 2026
Conozca los beneficios y la cobertura del ACA en Tennessee, incluyendo beneficios esenciales de salud, subsidios de primas, límites de ingresos y cómo inscribirse en planes de seguro médico del mercado en Tennessee.
February 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Tennessee?
Los residentes de Tennessee pueden calificar para programas que incluyen TennCare (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito TennCare en Tennessee?
Puede solicitar TennCare en línea en https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/how-do-i-apply-for-tenncare.html o llamando al 855-259-0701. Tennessee no ha expandido Medicaid. Los niños pueden calificar hasta 211% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 250% NPF.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Tennessee?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://onedhs.tn.gov o llame al 1-866-311-4287. El límite de ingreso bruto en Tennessee es 130% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.