Tennessee Assistance Programs
SHIP
Website:
Cost:
No cost.
Eligibility Requirements:
Free and objective counseling and assistance to persons with questions or problems regarding Medicare and other related health insurances.
Phone Number:
(877) 801-0044
Tennessee Drug Card
Website:
Cost:
No cost.
Eligibility Requirements:
The program is open to all residents of the state of Tennessee.
Phone Number:
(888) 987-0688
Program Description:
Tennessee Drug Card is the statewide free prescription assistance program available to all Tennessee residents. The program was launched in May of 2007 as a way to help the uninsured and underinsured afford their prescription medications, and so far, the program has saved Tennesseans over $17 million!
Tennessee Drug Card is a free program that provides savings up to 80% off most brand name and generic medications, and there are no applications to fill out or qualifications to meet. All cards are pre-activated and ready to be used immediately.
Tennessee Drug Card works with Rural Health Association of Tennessee, Home Builders Association of Tennessee, Tennessee Municipal League and Blount Partnership, along with hospitals and clinics throughout the state to help distribute cards to residents in need.
Tennessee Drug Card is accepted at over 68,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including Kmart, Harris Teeter, Ingles, Schnucks, Target, Walmart, BI-LO Pharmacy and Walgreens. This Program is not insurance
TennCare
Website:
www.tn.gov/tenncare/section/members-applicants
Cost:
free or at a reduced cost
Eligibility Requirements:
Check eligibility with the Family Assistance Service Center
Phone Number:
(800) 342-3145
Program Description:
TennCare is a government-operated medical assistance program designed for people who are eligible for Medicaid, as well as for some children who do not have insurance. TennCare is a Medicaid waiver, or demonstration, program. Its purpose is to demonstrate that the use of managed-care principles can generate sufficient savings to enable the state to cover more than Medicaid eligible people
Rx Assist
Website:
Cost:
No Cost.
Eligibility Requirements:
Each program has it's own rules. Usually an individual must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have no prescription insurance coverage
- Have an income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Email:
Program Description:
RxAssist is web based medication assistance resource center. RxAssist gives providers, advocates, consumer and caregivers comprehensive, up-to-date information in an easy to use format.
