
Effective December 1, 2009, new enrollment in CoverTN is suspended until further notice as a result of reaching budget capacity. Current members and participating businesses, as well as those who have been approved for coverage effective in January 2010, will be unaffected by the suspension.
CoverTN offers affordable, portable health insurance options that meet the needs of small business owners, the self-employed and individuals who otherwise couldn't afford coverage. CoverTN is a limited-benefit health insurance plan that provides low-cost coverage for basic medical services.
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Affordable
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Low premiums shared equally by the state, employer and employee |
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Individual's monthly premium shares range between $37 and $109 |
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Premiums vary depending on age, weight and tobacco use |
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Portable
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Owned by the individual |
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Members keep coverage even if they leave an employer |
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Provides continued coverage during brief periods of unemployment |
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Basic health benefits
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Focus on first dollar coverage (no deductible) for preventive and primary care |
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Provide most needed services to those without coverage |
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