NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen today unveiled FindHelpTN, a Web-based eligibility screening tool designed to connect Tennesseans with social service programs and resources.

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the 2009 Back to School CoverKids outreach campaign to help enroll Tennessee’s children in the state’s free, comprehensive health insurance plan.

NASHVILLE – As the nation observes Cover the Uninsured Week, the programs of Cover Tennessee continue to offer practical and affordable solutions to Tennessee’s uninsured.

NASHVILLE – With the new year, members of CoverTN now have access to expanded health benefits with no premium increase from the 2008 rates. In addition, applicants to the program for the state’s working uninsured can now earn up to $55,000 per year, an increase from last year’s $43,000 limit.

MEMPHIS – Cover Tennessee kicked off a new faith-based outreach initiative Tuesday in Memphis with members of the Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association. More than 125 ministers from the Memphis area attended an information session about the state’s health care program for the uninsured.

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that there will be no rate increase in CoverTN premiums in 2009 and the number of primary care physician visits will be doubled.

NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that CoverTN, Tennessee’s health insurance program for small businesses, individuals and the self-employed, will now offer health insurance to Tennesseans who are between jobs. The new eligibility category was proposed by Bredesen earlier this year and passed by the General Assembly in May.