However, if the same person waits until after leaving the hospital to file an application at the Department of Human Services office, the emergency room treatment will not be covered by TennCare. These agencies are non-profit law firms that provide free legal assistance to persons with civil legal problems. Each agency establishes priorities for the types of cases it will accept and the type of services it will provide, depending on the needs of the local community. Each agency is required to use income eligibility guidelines set by Congress. Every LSC-funded agency in Tennessee provides legal help, including representation in court, to persons seeking civil Orders of Protection.
Some agencies also provide representation in divorce cases if abuse is a reason for the divorce.
All LSC-funded agencies provide assistance with problems related to receiving any of the benefit programs listed above, including representation in administrative hearings and court cases. Some agencies also provide representation in juvenile court custody or paternity actions. LSC-funded agencies do not provide any assistance in criminal cases. You can also obtain the name of the agency in you county by calling a local bar association, or by asking a local court clerk. Knoxville Bar Association.