Health coverage
Tennessee’s coverage.
Who Tennessee’s coverage is for, when to sign up, and where to apply. Checked by Kiplet October 25, 2026.
Who it’s for
Yearly income, before taxes, at or under these amounts. Based on the 2026 federal poverty lines.
Kids under 19
- 1 person
- $40,698
- 2 people
- $55,182
- 3 people
- $69,666
- 4 people
- $84,150
Pregnancy
- 1 person
- $40,698
- 2 people
- $55,182
- 3 people
- $69,666
- 4 people
- $84,150
Help paying for a plan
- 1 person
- $15,960 to $63,840
- 2 people
- $21,640 to $86,560
- 3 people
- $27,320 to $109,280
- 4 people
- $33,000 to $132,000
Tennessee has no adult line on income alone. Parents and caretakers of kids at home have their own line. The check shows yours.
Community health centers charge by income. Find one near you.
A home of 5 or more? The check does the math.
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Sign-up dates
Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
Pick a plan by December 15, 2026 and it starts January 1.
Where to apply
Places near you
Kiplet hasn’t checked places in Tennessee yet. It still finds places near you, and it says which ones it hasn’t checked.
Quick answers
- When can I sign up for a plan in Tennessee?
- Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
- Where do I apply in Tennessee?
- For Tennessee’s coverage for adults and kids, apply at TennCare Connect. For help paying for a plan, go to HealthCare.gov.
- Who decides if I get Tennessee’s coverage?
- The State of Tennessee makes the final call. Kiplet walks you through every step.
Sources
- Kids income line: tn.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Pregnancy income line: tn.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Help paying for a plan: healthcare.gov, checked October 13, 2026.
- Sign-up dates: healthcare.gov, checked October 13, 2026.
- Federal poverty lines: hhs.gov, checked October 13, 2026.