CoverKids

CoverKids provides health coverage for eligible children ages 18 and younger or pregnant women who are eligible. Low co-pays are included for sick visits and medication. Well-child visits and vaccinations are free.

CoverKids pays for health services like:

• Doctor Visits
• Hospital visits
• Vaccinations
• Well-child visits
• Developmental screenings
• Mental health care
• Vision and dental care for children
• Prenatal care for pregnant women

Here are 3 ways to apply for coverage in CoverKids for women who are pregnant or children who are not pregnant.

1. Create an account and apply online at tenncareconnect.tn.gov.
2. Over the phone by calling TennCare Connect at 855-259-0701.
3. Send a paper application to TennCare.

Paper Applications

You can apply for TennCare by mailing or faxing a paper application in English or Spanish.

• Download the English Paper Application.
• Download the Spanish Paper Application.

Do you need extra pages for additional family members?

• Download the English Extra Pages for the Additional Family Members.
• Download the Spanish Extra Pages for the Additional Family Members.

There are two ways to send in your paper application. You only need to choose one:

1. Mail it to: 
TennCare Connect
P.O. Box 305240
Nashville, TN 37230-5240

2. Fax it to: 1-855-315-0669. Be sure to keep the page that says your fax went through.

Do you need help in person? You can get help from your local Department of Health (DOH). To find your local DOH office, visit Local and Regional Health Departments.