TennCare clarifies 'good cause' review for late appeals after parent recounts coverage lapse TennCare presented permanent rule changes clarifying its good‑cause review for appeals filed after the 40‑day deadline; department officials said the process is informal and largely liberal, while a parent testified his disabled daughter's coverage lapsed and pleaded for continued impartial review.

TennCare is changing the game for late appeals, promising a more compassionate review process after a parent’s heartbreaking testimony about coverage lapses.

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New law allows $2.50 charge for application processing fees Legislation authorizes a $2.50 fee for processing applications upon activation.

Tennessee is set to standardize application fees at just $2.50, but will this create barriers for those in need?

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