US Healthcare Directory
Tennessee: Healthcare Resources
Key public health contacts for Tennessee — Medicaid, health department, community health centers, language access, and crisis lines. All information is sourced from official government websites. Verify current details before relying on them, as programs and contacts change.
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| State Health Department | Tennessee Department of Health |
| Medicaid Program | Tennessee Department of Health Phone: 855-259-0701 |
| Health Insurance Marketplace | healthcare.gov (federal marketplace) |
| Insurance Consumer Help | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Community Health Centers | Find a health center near you (HRSA) — federally funded clinics with sliding-fee scale services. |
| Crisis & Emergency Lines | 911 — emergencies 988 — Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 1-800-222-1222 — Poison Control |
| Medicaid Expansion | Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Eligibility thresholds may be lower. Check with the state Medicaid office for current eligibility. Source: KFF Medicaid expansion status → |
How to apply for coverage in Tennessee
- Check Medicaid eligibility at Tennessee Department of Health. Eligibility thresholds in non-expansion states are typically lower.
- Check marketplace plans at healthcare.gov. Premium subsidies are available for qualifying income levels.
- If uninsured, find a federally qualified health center at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov — sliding-fee scale services are available regardless of insurance status.
- For billing disputes or insurance complaints, contact the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
- For language assistance in completing applications, see the Interpreter Rights guide and ask for a free interpreter when contacting any of the above agencies.
Last reviewed: September 2026