Health/Medical Insurance

Some Issues or Questions you May About Health and/or Medical Insurance
Issue 1: My relative's child, who is in my care, needs health insurance.
Issue 2: I need health insurance/health care in order to effectively care for my relative's child.
Issue 3: I can care for my grandchild, but I am in need of more and more personal help.
1. My relative's child, who is in my care, needs health insurance.

The Families First Child-only Grant includes help with Medicaid. See further information about qualifications for the Child-only Grant.

Families First regular grant includes Medicaid assistance for the entire household. See further information about qualifications for the Families First regular grant.

Visit the Health Section on TennHelp.com.

Read the Relative Caregiver's Guide to Health Insurance for Children.


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2. I need health insurance/health care in order to effectively care for my relative's child.

Families First regular grant includes Medicaid assistance for the entire household. See further information about qualifications for the href="money#question1">Families First regular grant.

If you don't qualify for FF regular grant, visit

Visit the Health Section on TennHelp.com.

If you are disabled or are 65+ and have paid into social security, you are eligible for Medicare. Visit www.govbenefits.gov for further information.

Visit www.tennlegalaid.com.


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3. I can care for my grandchild, but I am in need of more and more personal help.

Contact your Area Agencies on Aging and Disability (AAAD) about homemaker services. See a list of Tennessee AAAD offices.

Visit the Parenting Section on TennHelp.com.


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