Tennessee Medicaid home care programs: what we have verified so far
Tennessee Medicaid is run by the state Medicaid agency. We could not read the state's program pages when we wrote this, so this page lists only what Medicaid.gov confirms and where to ask.
Medicaid in Tennessee is run by the state's Medicaid agency. We could not read the state's program pages when we wrote this: pages on tn.gov returned an access denied (403) error or timed out for our fetch tool. We did not try to get around that, so this page does not describe Tennessee's home care programs, eligibility rules or caregiver pay. We would rather say that than publish rules we have not checked.
What we have confirmed
Medicaid.gov's state list gives 855-259-0701 for Tennessee. The same Medicaid.gov list is the place to find every state's Medicaid agency.
Medicaid.gov describes self-directed services as a model where participants, or their representatives, choose and manage the people who provide their services, with employer authority and budget authority. Whether a given Tennessee program includes this, and whether it allows relatives, depends on the program's own rules, which we have not verified.
Programs people ask about
People searching for Tennessee care at home often ask about the CHOICES long-term services and supports program and consumer direction within it. We have not read the state's own page on them, so we do not describe how they work, who qualifies or what they pay. Ask the agency.
What we have not verified
We have not read a Tennessee agency page that states any of the following, so we do not state them:
- which Medicaid programs pay for personal care at home for older adults and people with disabilities;
- who qualifies for each program, and how to apply;
- whether participants can hire relatives, which relatives are excluded and what training or screening is required;
- pay rates, hours or waiting lists.
How to find out
- Contact the agency or your local Medicaid office, using the numbers above.
- Ask which programs pay for care at home, whether there is a waiting list, and whether you can choose and hire your own caregiver.
- Ask in writing whether a family member can be paid, and what rules apply to a spouse or a parent of a minor child.
Providers in Tennessee
You can look for providers in Tennessee using these care-type links: home care, home health, nursing homes and developmental disability services. See also our paid family caregiver page for Tennessee. Carevo is a connection platform and directory. We do not run any Tennessee program, assess eligibility or enroll anyone, and we do not vouch for providers.
This page is marked noindex until we can read the state's own pages and cite them.
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Common questions
Who runs Medicaid in Tennessee?
The state Medicaid agency. Medicaid.gov's state list gives 855-259-0701 for Tennessee.
Which Tennessee programs pay for care at home?
We have not been able to read the state's program pages, so we do not describe Tennessee's home and community based programs, eligibility rules, pay rates or caregiver rules. Ask the agency.
Can a family member be paid to give care in Tennessee?
We could not verify this from a state page, so we do not say. Ask the agency before you plan around it.
Does Carevo enroll people in Tennessee programs?
No. Carevo is a connection platform and directory.
Sources
- Medicaid.gov: Where can people get help with Medicaid and CHIP accessed October 27, 2026
- Medicaid.gov: Self-directed services accessed October 27, 2026
Review status: Carevo checked this page against the primary sources listed above. It has not been professionally reviewed by a registered nurse, licensed social worker, benefits counselor or attorney. See our editorial standards.
This page is general information, not financial, legal or medical advice. Rules and services vary by state and by individual circumstances. Use the official sources and decision-maker named on the page. Carevo is a connection platform, not a care provider.