A new bipartisan bill, introduced on February 28, addresses the issue of Tennessee families providing regular caregiving without income. In March 2024, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that one in four adults in Tennessee cares for a friend or family member. The coalition recently worked with lawmakers to introduce a new bill that mandates …
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Summer EBT Program is Ready to Help
Summer EBT offers nutrition benefits to children in need during months when school meals are not available. Tennessee children who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Families First (TANF), TennCare (Medicaid), or National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are automatically enrolled to receive Summer EBT. Tennessee parents can also apply for benefits based on …
Free Diapers for TennCare Parents
Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed. According to TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, families will be able to receive up to 100 diapers per month for children under two starting in August …