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MEMPHIS and SHELBY COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
TennCare Eligibility Determination Unit
Office Location
842 Jefferson Avenue
ADAMS PAVILION - 4th Floor
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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Presumptive Eligibility Program
Appointments Call:
(901)545-8722 or 545-8710
Fax: (901)545-6236
or 545-8721 |
TN Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program
For Information call:
(901) 545-8710 or 545-8722
Fax: (901) 545-8721
or 545-6236 |
Hours: Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department's TennCare Presumptive Eligibility Unit in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) has designed the first and only one-stop TennCare Presumptive enrollment system in the state of Tennessee.The purpose is to provide an expedited entry point for women to receive early prenatal care and/or cancer treatment or diagnostic medical services by way of enrollment into the TennCare Presumptive Medicaid program. It also provides an opportunity for the women to complete the required Medicaid application process at the same time, therefore, eliminating the need for a visit to their local DHS community office.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRESUMPTIVE COVERAGE!!
For information call (901) 545-8722 or 545-8710
WHO CAN GET TENNCARE?
 PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY
Presumptive Eligibility is temporary Medicaid coverage to pregnant women or women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer whose income is at or below the specified percentage of the poverty level. This allows the woman to receive health care more quickly to help ensure a healthy lifestyle.
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PRENATAL PRESUMPTIVE PROGRAM
There are four basic requirements that must be met in order to be eligible:
- You must show proof of pregnancy by providing a signed and dated pregnancy confirmation form.
- Your gross monthly income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
- You must be a resident of Tennessee with a Tennessee driver's license or other state I.D.
- You must have a social security card and be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien.
- You must have a valid birth certificate.
TNCare Presumptive Eligibility - Prenatal
2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines (185% Poverty Level)
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Annual Poverty
Guideline |
Family
Size |
Monthly
Poverty |
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25,896 |
2 |
2,158 |
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32,556 |
3 |
2,713 |
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39,216 |
4 |
3,268 |
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45,876 |
5 |
3,823 |
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52,536 |
6 |
4,378 |
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BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER PRESUMPTIVE PROGRAM
There are six basic requirements that must be met in order to be eligible:
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You must be diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous condition.
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Your gross monthly income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
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You must be a resident of Tennessee with a Tennessee driver's license or other state I.D.
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You must have a social security card and be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien.
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You must be uninsured or your insurance does not pay for this condition.
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You must be under 65 years of age.
TNCare Presumptive Eligibility - Breast & Cervical Cancer
2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines (250% Poverty Level)
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Annual Poverty
Guideline |
Family
Size |
Monthly
Poverty |
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26,000 |
1 |
2,167 |
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35,000 |
2 |
2,917 |
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44,000 |
3 |
3,677 |
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53,000 |
4 |
4,417 |
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62,000 |
5 |
5,167 |
If you already have Medicaid/Medicare/TennCare you cannot apply for Presumptive Eligibility.
Coverage is temporary and lasts for 45 days. In order to continue Medcaid coverage, an application with the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be completed.
If you would like to apply for the TennCare Presumptive Eligibility Program you may call the MEMPHIS and SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT at (901) 545-8722
or 545-8710 to schedule an appointment.
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TN. BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM
The Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program provides clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests for eligible Tennessee women free of charge. General eligibility guidelines are women who meet income guidelines and either have no insurance, or insurance that does not pay for mammograms or Pap tests.
There are four (4) basic requirements that must be met in order to be eligible for the mammogram screening:
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Age Requirement
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Ages 50 - 64 years
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Ages 40 - 49 years - must have a first degree relative with breast cancer, personal history of breast cancer or a positive clinical breast exam
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Ages 18 - 39 years - must have one or more symptoms: breast lump, nipple discharge, skin or nipple change
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Your gross monthly income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
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You must be a resident of Tennessee with a Tennessee driver's license or state I.D.
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You must be uninsured or your insurance does not pay for this condition.
There are four (4) basic requirements that must be met in order to be eligible for the Pap test screening:
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Age Requirement:
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Your gross monthly income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
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You must be a resident of Tennessee with a Tennessee driver's license or state I.D.
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You must be Uninsured or your insurance does not pay for this condition.
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For more information about the Program or to schedule an appointment contact the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department at (901) 545-8720 or 545-8722 or one of the eight (8) screening providers during normal business hours:
Christ Community Health Centers
3362 S. Third Street, (901) 271-6365
3124 N. Thomas, (901) 260-8422
2569 Douglas Ave., (901) 260-8422
2861 Broad Street, (901) 260-8460
Memphis Health Centers
360 E. H. Crump Blvd., (901) 261-2037
4940 Highway St., (901) 261-7303
The Church Health Center
1210 Peabody Ave., (901) 272-0003
Tri-State Healthcare for Women
835 Brandywine Dr. #102 (662) 342-1005
Southaven, Miss.
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