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CoverTN Expands Benefits, Plans No Premium Increase for 2010

Released on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - 8:49 am under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced benefits improvements for CoverTN and also shared that, for the third year in a row, there will be no premium increase for the state-sponsored plan in 2010.
 

CoverKids to Suspend New Applicant Enrollment Nov. 30

Released on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 - 2:07 pm under
NASHVILLE – CoverKids program officials today announced the program will stop accepting new enrollment applications after Nov. 30, 2009, as the program for uninsured children is expected to reach its budgeted capacity.
 

Bredesen Launches FindHelpTN to Provide Centralized Information for State Programs

Released on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - 12:29 pm under

Web Site Smoothes Eligibility and Application Process for Assistance Programs

NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen today unveiled FindHelpTN, a Web-based eligibility screening tool designed to connect Tennesseans with social service programs and resources.
 
“Anyone who has tried to help someone find or apply for social service programs knows how challenging the process can be,” Governor Bredesen said. “FindHelpTN provides case workers, advocates, clergy or family members and individuals themselves with access to a single source of information to identify programs for which someone may qualify.”

CoverKids Back to School Effort Seeks to Enroll More Children in Comprehensive Insurance Plan

Released on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 - 10:23 am under

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the 2009 Back to School CoverKids outreach campaign to help enroll Tennessee’s children in the state’s free, comprehensive health insurance plan.

Cover Tennessee Recognizes Cover the Uninsured Week

Released on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 - 9:48 am under

NASHVILLE – As the nation observes Cover the Uninsured Week, the programs of Cover Tennessee continue to offer practical and affordable solutions to Tennessee’s uninsured.

“Because of Cover Tennessee, every week is Cover the Uninsured Week for us,” said Governor Phil Bredesen, who created the family of health coverage programs with the support of the General Assembly in 2007. “This national observance provides a great opportunity for us to continue to spread the word about these programs and get more coverage to uninsured Tennesseans.”

CoverTN Implements Plans for Expanded Benefits and Eligibility

Released on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 - 4:34 pm under

NASHVILLE – With the new year, members of CoverTN now have access to expanded health benefits with no premium increase from the 2008 rates. In addition, applicants to the program for the state’s working uninsured can now earn up to $55,000 per year, an increase from last year’s $43,000 limit.

Cover Tennessee Launches Faith-Based Initiative

Released on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - 4:04 pm under
MEMPHIS – Cover Tennessee kicked off a new faith-based outreach initiative Tuesday in Memphis with members of the Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association. More than 125 ministers from the Memphis area attended an information session about the state’s health care program for the uninsured.

Governor Bredesen Announces CoverTN Benefit Improvements for Members, Doctor Visits Doubled

Released on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 - 11:00 am under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that there will be no rate increase in CoverTN premiums in 2009 and the number of primary care physician visits will be doubled.
 
“Keeping premiums low while providing access to quality health benefits for our CoverTN enrollees is incredibly important, especially during these tough economic times," Bredesen said. “The hallmark of this program is its affordability and I’m very pleased we’ve been able to maintain that while adding important benefits.”

CoverTN Opens New Eligibility Category in Program Expansion

Released on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 - 11:00 am under

NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that CoverTN, Tennessee’s health insurance program for small businesses, individuals and the self-employed, will now offer health insurance to Tennesseans who are between jobs. The new eligibility category was proposed by Bredesen earlier this year and passed by the General Assembly in May.

CoverKids’ Week Continues Back-to-School Enrollment Push

Released on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 - 11:00 am under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen proclaimed the week of Sept. 1 as CoverKids’ Week in Tennessee today to further the program’s back-to-school efforts in getting comprehensive health insurance to as many of Tennessee’s uninsured children as possible.   
 
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