Tennessee Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Tennessee offers 1 major home care waiver program for eligible residents. An estimated $122 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Tennessee each year.
Tennessee Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Tennessee Medicaid Waiver Programs
Tennessee's Medicaid program is administered by the Tennessee Division of TennCare. Contact them at (800) 342-3145 to begin the application process.
- TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Services & Supports
Income limits for Tennessee Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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