How to Obtain Free Health Care in Tennessee

あなたがテネシー州の居住者であり、ヘルスケアが必要であるがそれを支払う余裕がない場合は、テネシー州のメディケイドプログラムであるTenncareの資格があるかもしれません。 Depending on your financial situation and the rules set by the state, you may qualify for free or low-cost health care. TennCare covers certain groups of Tennesseans with limited incomes and resources;対象グループのいくつかの例には、21歳未満の個人、妊娠中の女性、補足的なセキュリティ収入の受領者、子供を持つ家族が含まれます。 To be considered for free health care in Tennessee, submit an application to Tennessee's Department of Human Services.

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     Use the office locator on the official DHS website to find the contact information of your local DHS office. DHS offices are located in each of Tennessee's 95 counties.

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     Obtain an application at the office or by calling the office and requesting that an application be mailed to you. Or download and print out an Application for Family Assistance Programs and Benefits from the DHS website.

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     Fill out the application as completely as you can. Expect to provide personal information about yourself and your family members.たとえば、医療給付を申請している各人の社会保障番号と市民権、またはその他の法的地位をDHSに提供する必要があります。また、各世帯メンバーの収入、リソース（銀行口座などの所有するもの）、および家計費用に関する情報を入力する必要があります。

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     DHSがアプリケーションに関する情報を確認できるように、身元、市民権または法的地位、テネシー州の居住、収入、リソースの証拠を収集します。 DHS will notify you if further documentation or information is required. If you are not sure which forms of documentation are accepted by DHS, call 866-311-4287.

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     Mail, fax or bring your completed application to your local DHS office.

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     Wait 45 to 90 days to hear from DHS about whether you can get free health care through TennCare.