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Presumptive Eligibility (PE) is a TennCare Medicaid category of coverage for income-eligible pregnant women. The PE option encourages early entry into prenatal care for an improved health outcome for both the mother and the baby.

To be eligible for Tennessee Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Tennessee, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

They must have limited income, limited assets, and a medical need for care. A single individual applying for Nursing Home Medicaid in 2023 in TN must meet the following criteria: 1) Have income under $2,742 / month 2) Have assets under $2,000 3) Require the level of care provided in a nursing home facility.

The TennCare Presumptive Eligibility (TPE) category provides Medicaid coverage for a 45-day time period for all eligible pregnant women. Real time online enrollment into TPE provides an opportunity for the pregnant woman to begin receiving full Medicaid covered services the same day that she is approved.

TennCare is the state of Tennessee's Medicaid program. It provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children and individuals who are elderly or have a disability.