Medicaid
Tennessee Medicaid eligibility
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid to all low-income adults. Parents and caretakers qualify up to 84% FPL (state uses a dollar standard); children and pregnant women have higher limits.
Source: Medicaid.gov: Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Eligibility Levels (state decisions as of 2023-12-01, read 2026-10-23), as of December 1, 2023.
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Quick facts
- ACA expansion
- No
- Adults 19 to 64
- Not covered (no expansion)
- Parents
- 84% FPL (state uses a dollar standard)
- Pregnant women
- 195% FPL
- Children 6 to 18
- 133% FPL
- State agency
- Tennessee Medicaid agency
Tennessee income limits by group
| Group | Income limit | Monthly, household of 1 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 (expansion group) | Not covered (no expansion) | |
| Parents and caretaker relatives | 84% FPL (state uses a dollar standard) | $1,117 |
| Pregnant women (Medicaid) | 195% FPL | $2,593 |
| Pregnant women (CHIP) | No separate program | |
| Children under 1 (Medicaid) | 195% FPL | $2,593 |
| Children 1 to 5 (Medicaid) | 142% FPL | $1,888 |
| Children 6 to 18 (Medicaid) | 133% FPL | $1,768 |
| Children (separate CHIP) | 250% FPL | $3,325 |
Medicaid.gov notes that MAGI rules generally adjust income by an amount equal to a 5% FPL disregard, so a person can qualify with income about 5 percentage points of FPL above the standard shown. Other rules apply too, such as citizenship, immigration status, and state residency. The state agency makes the decision.
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Questions
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Tennessee?
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid to all low-income adults. Parents and caretakers qualify up to 84% FPL (state uses a dollar standard); children and pregnant women have higher limits.
Did Tennessee expand Medicaid?
Medicaid.gov lists Tennessee as "No" for the adult expansion group.
How do I apply for Medicaid in Tennessee?
Apply any time through the state Medicaid agency or with a HealthCare.gov Marketplace application, which sends your information to the state if you may qualify.