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

Application:

There are three ways to apply for CoverKids for children or pregnant women. You can apply online, over the phone, or with a paper application.

Online

To apply online, you can use our self-service portal, called TennCare Connect, at TennCareConnect.TN.gov. You can create an account, apply for coverage, check your status, report changes, read letters, and more!

For more information about what you can do with a TennCare Connect account, go to the TennCare Connect Instructional Videos webpage.

Over the Phone

To apply over the phone, call TennCare Connect at 855-259-0701. Do you have a hearing or speech problem, have questions, or need help? Call the Tennessee Relay Service (TNRS) at 800-848-0298 and ask them to connect you to TennCare Connect.

Paper Applications

To apply with a paper application, print out an English Paper Application or Spanish Paper Application. You can also apply online at TennCareConnect.TN.gov.

If you need extra pages to add more family members, you can print out the English Extra Pages for Additional Family Members or the Spanish Extra Pages for Additional Family Members. They can also apply online at TennCareConnect.TN.gov.

There are two ways to send in your paper application, but 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, go to the Local and Regional Health Departments webpage.