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Tennessee Benefits Screener

Tennessee has benefits most families don't know they qualify for

A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for SNAP, TennCare, tax credits, and 20+ other Tennessee programs. No SSN required. No account needed.

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94%

of families who screened qualified for at least one program

$11,928

max annual SNAP benefit for a family of 4 in Tennessee

20+

federal and state programs checked in one screening

What Tennessee residents could qualify for

These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.

SNAP

Up to $994/mo

Food assistance for families earning under $3,575/mo (family of 4)

TennCare

Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr

Free healthcare for children in families earning under $69,630/yr

Utility Bill Relief

Up to $1,500/yr

LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households

Healthcare.gov

$400–$800/mo savings

Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs

Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.

How it works

Three steps. Three minutes. No strings attached.

Answer a few questions

Basic info about your household and income. No SSN, no documents, no account needed.

See your Tennessee results

Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.

Apply through official portals

We link you directly to Tennessee's official application sites.

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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.

Tennessee programs at a glance

Income limits and details for the major programs available to Tennessee residents.

TennCare (Medicaid)

Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid for all adults. Coverage is available for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.

Children: families earning under $69,630/yr (family of 4)

Pregnant: earning under $39,900/yr

SNAP (SNAP)

Family of 4 earning under $42,900/yr (gross) may qualify

Individual earning under $20,748/yr may qualify

Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)

Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs

Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($63,196/yr for a family of 4)

Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps)

Subsidized childcare for working families

Income limit: 0% of State Median Income ($83,616/yr for a family of 4)

Families First (TANF) (Cash Assistance)

Cash assistance for families with children

Lifetime limit: 60 months

WIC (Nutrition)

About $80/mo in groceries per participant

For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5

Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level

Healthcare.gov

Federal marketplace

Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage

Phone: 1-800-318-2596

SSI / SSDI

Tennessee does not provide a state supplement

Don't leave money on the table

Most Tennessee families qualify for at least one program. The screening is free, private, and takes 3 minutes.

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Tennessee Benefits Guides

In-depth articles about programs in Tennessee

Calendario de Depósitos EBT de SNAP en Tennessee 2026: Fechas por SSN

Los beneficios de SNAP en Tennessee cargan entre el 1 y el 20 según los dos últimos dígitos de su SSN. Tabla completa de depósitos 2026, saldos y límites de ingresos.

August 6, 2026

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Tennessee 2026

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Tennessee para 2026: tasa federal de beneficios, reglas de ingreso contable, límites de recursos y cómo se conecta el SSI con TennCare Medicaid.

July 22, 2026

Solicitud de TennCare en Tennessee 2026: cómo inscribirse en línea con TennCare Connect

Cómo solicitar TennCare en Tennessee en 2026: límites de ingresos por categoría de elegibilidad, documentos requeridos y una guía paso a paso de TennCare Connect.

July 22, 2026

TennCare de Tennessee y Embarazo 2026: Elegibilidad Presuntiva con Cobertura el Mismo Día

La Elegibilidad Presuntiva de TennCare da a las personas embarazadas en Tennessee cobertura de Medicaid el mismo día, con hasta 250% del FPL. Vea los límites de ingresos de 2026, dónde solicitar y qué sigue después.

July 19, 2026

Elegibilidad para SSI en Tennessee 2026

Elegibilidad para SSI en Tennessee 2026: límites de ingresos y bienes, tasa federal de beneficios, pasos para solicitar, y la inscripción automática en TennCare.

July 12, 2026

Planes de Salud del Mercado en Tennessee 2026: Costos y Subsidios

Vea las primas del mercado del ACA en Tennessee en 2026, los límites de ingresos para subsidios y cómo el vacío de cobertura de TennCare afecta la elegibilidad por debajo del 100% del FPL.

July 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Tennessee?

Los residentes de Tennessee pueden calificar para programas que incluyen TennCare (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.

¿Cómo solicito TennCare en Tennessee?

Puede solicitar TennCare en línea en https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/how-do-i-apply-for-tenncare.html o llamando al 855-259-0701. Tennessee no ha expandido Medicaid. Los niños pueden calificar hasta 211% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 250% NPF.

¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Tennessee?

Solicite SNAP en línea en https://onedhs.tn.gov o llame al 1-866-311-4287. El límite de ingreso bruto en Tennessee es 130% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.