Hospital Insurance is paid for by a portion of the Social Security tax of people still working. It helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, and other services. It helps pay for doctor's fees, outpatient hospital visits, and other medical services and supplies. Medicare does not pay for prescription medicines except during a hospitalization. TennCare Supplemental Insurance will pay for prescription drugs if an insurance company has turned you down for a Medicare supplemental policy for health reasons.
Eligibility is related to the amount of family income and savings.
You must include a copy of a rejection letter from an insurance company with your application. Since only prescription drugs are covered,your drug store must accept TennCare. This program is handled by the Department of Human Services . It is for persons with slightly higher incomes. Call your local Department of Human Services for information.